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The Offence
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The Offence

1973-01-11 · 113 min · ★ 6.8

Crime · Drama · Thriller

A burned-out British police detective finally snaps while interrogating a suspected child molester.

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Directors
Sidney Lumet
Production companies
Tantallon
Countries
United Kingdom, United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Sean ConnerySean ConneryDetective Sergeant Johnson
Trevor HowardTrevor HowardLieutenant Cartwright, Detective Superintendant
Vivien MerchantVivien MerchantMaureen Johnson
Ian BannenIan BannenKenneth Baxter
Peter BowlesPeter BowlesDetective Inspector Cameron
Derek NewarkDerek NewarkFrank Jessard
Ronald RaddRonald RaddLawson
John HallamJohn HallamPanton
Anthony SagarHill
Maxine GordonJanie
Hilda FenemoreWoman on Common
Cynthia LundChild at School
Howard GoorneyHoward GoorneyLambert
Brian GrellisBrian GrellisPoliceman
Michael RedfernPoliceman
Fred WoodBilly
Gordon KeatingBarman
Roy MacreadyBarman
Richard MooreRichard MooreGarret
Timothy CravenAmbulance Man

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