Term of Trial
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.
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📋 Film Details
| Year | 1962 |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Genre | Drama |
| Director | Peter Glenville |
| Runtime | 130 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 6.0/10 (15 votes) |
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🎬 MovieFinder's Take
The film constructs its tension from the quiet desperation of its protagonist, relying on the superb, restrained performances of its cast. It explores the devastating consequences of societal judgment and the fragility of a man's standing when faced with temptation and malice.
What lingers after the credits is a profound sense of melancholy and the unsettling question of how easily a life can unravel. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Peter Glenville
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Watch with the curtains drawn, immersed in its stark, black-and-white study of moral collapse.
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