The Court Martial of Major Keller (1961)
1h 9m
Running Time
December 1, 1961Release Date
The Court Martial of Major Keller (1961)
1h 9m
Running Time
December 1, 1961Release Date
Plot.
Lawrence Payne stars as Major Kellor, a well respected and decorated officer who is being court-martialled for the murder of his commanding officer Colonel Winch. The facts of the case are shrouded by the mayhem of war and the effects that fear, pressure and duty have upon a soldier. Did the Major covet the Colonel's wife? Was the Major ambitious and kill Winch to secure a promotion? Or had the Colonel cracked under the pressure of an illustrious battle career? To prove his innocence Major Keller must rely on the evidence and testimonies given in court, however when he himself is the only witness, his word may not be good enough to win his freedom.
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Cast & Crew.
Laurence Payne
Major Keller
Susan Stephen
Laura Winch
Ralph Michael
Colonel Winch
Richard Caldicot
Captain Harrison
Basil Dignam
Morrell
Austin Trevor
Lt. Gen. Sir Harold Power
Simon Lack
Major Wilson
Jack McNaughton
Miller
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This Movie Is About.
murder
court martial
decorated officer
Wiki.
The Court Martial of Major Keller is a 1961 British film directed by Ernest Morris and written by Brian Clemens. It stars Laurence Payne, Susan Stephen and Austin Trevor. The film recounts the court martial for murder of Major Keller, a British army officer during the Second World War. He is charged with killing his superior officer, but remains silent, refusing to defend himself.