Term of Trial(1962)
Term of Trial Synopsis
A schoolteacher plagued by alcoholism and his refusal to serve in World War II, Graham Weir inspires contempt in almost everyone around him, including his bitter wife, Anna. When the lovely young Shirley Taylor, one of Weir's students, falls for her unfortunate instructor, he is tempted and flattered but turns down her advances. Taylor's subsequent actions make Weir's life even more complicated.
Term of Trial (1962) is a drama film directed by Peter Glenville, released on August 16, 1962 with a runtime of 2h 10m. It stars Laurence Olivier, Simone Signoret, Sarah Miles and Terence Stamp. Viewers rate it 6.1 out of 10 across 16 ratings.
- Director:
- Peter Glenville
- Writers:
- Peter Glenville, James Barlow
- Producers:
- James Woolf, John Woolf
- Cinematographer:
- Oswald Morris
- Composer:
- Jean-Michel Damase
- Production:
- Romulus Films, Warner Bros. Pictures
- Status:
- Released
Term of Trial Cast & Crew
Main cast
Laurence Olivier
as Graham Weir
Simone Signoret
as Anna Weir
Sarah Miles
as Shirley Taylor
Terence Stamp
as Mitchell
Hugh Griffith
as O'Hara
Roland Culver
as Trowman
Dudley Foster
as Detective Sergeant Keirnan
Frank Pettingell
as Ferguson
Thora Hird
as Mrs. Taylor
Norman Bird
as Mr. Taylor
- Newton Blick
Newton Blick
as Prosecutor
Allan Cuthbertson
as Sylvan-Jones
Key crew
Directed by Peter Glenville, written by Peter Glenville and James Barlow, produced by James Woolf and John Woolf.
Explore more Drama titles
Term of Trial Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.1/10 from 16 ratings.
You may also like
Dirty Teacher
2013
One Eight Seven
1997
Submission
2018
Steve
2025
Teacher
2019
Class of 1984
1982
Brave the Dark
2025
Xiu Xiu: The Sent-Down Girl
1998
Blame
2018
Call Me Crazy: A Five Film
2013
Mammal
2016
The Wave
1981
May December
2023
Gracie
2007
Detachment
2011
Extremities
1986
Speak
2004
The Browning Version
1951
The Ron Clark Story
2006
Blue Car
2003
Movies similar to Term of Trial
Split
1974
Guilty at 17
2014
Brave the Dark
2025
The Defenders: Choice of Evils
1998
Court
2015
Ace Attorney: Turnabout Gold Medal
2019
Mistrial
1996
Elinor Norton
1934
Terror
1986
Yumurcak Köprüaltı Çocuğu
1970
Rape and Marriage: The Rideout Case
1980
The Woman in the Hall
1947
After School
2023
The Holdovers
2023
Murder in Peyton Place
1977
Left for Dead: The Ashley Reeves Story
2021
Monster
2023
The Law in Her Hands
1936
The Love of Captain Brando
1974
The Power of Women
2022
Term of Trial – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Term of Trial online?
+
Term of Trial (1962) does not have a confirmed streaming, rental or digital purchase option listed for your region yet. Availability is refreshed regularly, so check back for updates.
Who stars in Term of Trial?
+
The main cast of Term of Trial (1962) includes Laurence Olivier, Simone Signoret, Sarah Miles, Terence Stamp and Hugh Griffith. The film was directed by Peter Glenville. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Term of Trial released?
+
Term of Trial was released on August 16, 1962 and runs for 2h 10m.
Is Term of Trial worth watching?
+
Term of Trial (1962) holds an average rating of 6.1 out of 10 from 16 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.