The Offence (1973)
After 20 years, what detective-sergeant Johnson has seen and done is destroying him.
1973 · R · 1h 53m · Crime, Drama, Thriller
Genres: Crime, Drama, Thriller
A burned-out British police detective finally snaps while interrogating a suspected child molester.
Director: Sidney Lumet
Writers: John Hopkins
Music by: Harrison Birtwistle
Cinematography: Gerry Fisher
Editor: John Victor-Smith
Rated 6.8/10 by 176 viewers
Cast
Sean Connery as Detective Sergeant JohnsonTrevor Howard as Lieutenant Cartwright, Detective SuperintendantVivien Merchant as Maureen JohnsonIan Bannen as Kenneth BaxterPeter Bowles as Detective Inspector CameronDerek Newark as Frank JessardRonald Radd as LawsonJohn Hallam as PantonAnthony Sagar as HillMaxine Gordon as JanieHilda Fenemore as Woman on CommonCynthia Lund as Child at SchoolMore like this
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