Blasphemy at the Old Bailey (1977)
1977 · 1h 13m
In 1977 the Old Bailey saw the start of the first trial for blasphemy in this country for over half a century. Begun by Mary Whitehouse against the homosexual newspaper Gay News, it ended in a conviction, heavy fines and a suspended prison sentence for the editor. An appeal is pending.
Director: Hugh David
Cast
Donald Eccles as His Honour Judge King-Hamilton, QCNorman Rodway as John Mortimer, QCTerrence Hardiman as John SmythGareth Thomas as G. RobertsonNorman Rutherford as Clerk of the CourtJohn Beardmore as Court UsherChris Sanders as Foreman of the JuryPeter Machin as Denis LemonPeter France as SelfDenis Lemon as SelfMary Whitehouse as SelfBella Emberg as Juror (uncredited)More like this
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