DRAMA . 1961 . 1h 9m

The Court Martial of Major Keller_

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.

Starring Laurence Payne, Susan Stephen, Ralph Michael
1h 9m
Runtime
1961
Year
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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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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Laurence Payne stars as Major Keller in The Court Martial of Major Keller.
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The Court Martial of Major Keller was released 65 years ago in 1961.
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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 W...
The Court Martial of Major Keller is a Drama film with a runtime of 1h 9m.

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69 min (1h 9m)
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What is The Court Martial of Major Keller about?
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.
How long is The Court Martial of Major Keller?
The Court Martial of Major Keller has a runtime of 69 minutes (1h 9m).
Who stars in The Court Martial of Major Keller?
The cast of The Court Martial of Major Keller includes Laurence Payne, Susan Stephen, Ralph Michael, Richard Caldicot, Basil Dignam.

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