The Offence(1973)
“After 20 years, what detective-sergeant Johnson has seen and done is destroying him.”
Overview
A burned-out British police detective finally snaps while interrogating a suspected child molester.
Director
Sidney Lumet
Studio
Tantallon
Cast
Sean Connery
as Detective Sergeant Johnson
Trevor Howard
as Lieutenant Cartwright, Detective Superintendant
Vivien Merchant
as Maureen Johnson
Ian Bannen
as Kenneth Baxter
Peter Bowles
as Detective Inspector Cameron
Derek Newark
as Frank Jessard
Ronald Radd
as Lawson
John Hallam
as Panton
Anthony Sagar
as Hill
Maxine Gordon
as Janie
Hilda Fenemore
as Woman on Common
Rhonda Lewis
as Woman at School
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1973
Runtime
1h 53m
Language
English
Rating
6.8 / 10
Production Companies
Tantallon
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Offence?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for The Offence (1973).
What is The Offence about?▼
A burned-out British police detective finally snaps while interrogating a suspected child molester.
Who directed The Offence?▼
The Offence was directed by Sidney Lumet and released in 1973. It is a crime, drama, thriller film.
How long is The Offence?▼
The Offence has a runtime of 1 hours and 53 minutes (113 minutes total).
Who stars in The Offence?▼
The cast of The Offence includes Sean Connery as Detective Sergeant Johnson, Trevor Howard as Lieutenant Cartwright, Detective Superintendant, Vivien Merchant as Maureen Johnson, Ian Bannen as Kenneth Baxter, Peter Bowles as Detective Inspector Cameron and more.
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