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COMEDY . 1957 . 1h 34m . 7.1/10

Brothers in Law_

"By the same team that made Private's Progress"

Roger Thursby is an overly keen, newly-qualified barrister who rubs his fellow barristers up the wrong way. When he is thrown in at the deep-end, with a particularly hot-tempered judge and tricky case, Thursby learns how to prove himself not only to the judge and fellow barristers but also to the public gallery.

Starring Richard Attenborough, Ian Carmichael, Terry-Thomas
7.1/10
Rating
1h 34m
Runtime
1957
Year
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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By the same team that made Private's Progress

Roger Thursby is an overly keen, newly-qualified barrister who rubs his fellow barristers up the wrong way. When he is thrown in at the deep-end, with a particularly hot-tempered judge and tricky case, Thursby learns how to prove himself not only to the judge and fellow barristers but also to the public gallery.

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Cast
Richard Attenborough stars as Henry Marshall in Brothers in Law.
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Year context
Brothers in Law was released 69 years ago in 1957.
Overview
Roger Thursby is an overly keen, newly-qualified barrister who rubs his fellow barristers up the wrong way. When he is thrown in at the deep-end, with a part...
Brothers in Law is a Comedy film with a runtime of 1h 34m.

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Status
Released
Runtime
94 min (1h 34m)
Country
Rating
7.1/10 (8 votes)

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What is Brothers in Law about?
Roger Thursby is an overly keen, newly-qualified barrister who rubs his fellow barristers up the wrong way. When he is thrown in at the deep-end, with a particularly hot-tempered judge and tricky case, Thursby learns how to prove himself not only to the judge and fellow barristers but also to the public gallery.
How long is Brothers in Law?
Brothers in Law has a runtime of 94 minutes (1h 34m).
Who stars in Brothers in Law?
The cast of Brothers in Law includes Richard Attenborough, Ian Carmichael, Terry-Thomas, Jill Adams, Leslie Phillips.
What is the rating of Brothers in Law?
Brothers in Law has a rating of 7.1 out of 10 based on 8 votes on TMDB.

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Comedy
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