A Time to Kill

Shortly after Maggie's husband, Don, leaves home on a business trip, Alan arrives at the house expecting an intimate interlude. Instead he finds himself handcuffed to a wrought-iron chair, and faced by Maggie and three women of the local set. He is to be put on trial for causing the death of another woman. A "courtroom" is set up with props from a recent amateur dramatic production, and there follows one of the most bizarre trials ever enacted in a British "court". During its course unforeseen revelations surprise all the participants, including Don who, returning unexpectedly, becomes involved in the Defence. The proceedings culminate in a final few moments of violent action