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The Offence

R19731h 53mSidney Lumet
IMDb 6.9 · Rotten Tomatoes 73% · Metacritic 70
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"After 20 years, what detective-sergeant Johnson has seen and done is destroying him."

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

CrimeDramaThriller
London, EnglandPolice BrutalityMental BreakdownSchoolInterrogationChild MolesterPolicemanMissing ChildNeo-noir

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Offence (1973) about?

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

Who stars in The Offence?

The Offence stars Sean Connery (Detective Sergeant Johnson), Trevor Howard (Lieutenant Cartwright, Detective Superintendant), Vivien Merchant (Maureen Johnson), Ian Bannen (Kenneth Baxter), Peter Bowles (Detective Inspector Cameron). The film was directed by Sidney Lumet.

How long is The Offence?

The Offence has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1973. It is rated R.

Is The Offence worth watching?

The Offence holds an IMDb rating of 6.9/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 73. Fans of Crime, Drama, Thriller are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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