The Offence (1973)

  • R
  • 05/11/1973 (US)
  • Crime, Drama, Thriller
  • 1h 52m

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.

Sidney Lumet

Director

John Hopkins

Writer

Cast

Sean Connery's headshot

Sean Connery

Detective Sergeant Johnson
Trevor Howard's headshot

Trevor Howard

Lieutenant Cartwright, Detective Superintendant
Vivien Merchant's headshot

Vivien Merchant

Maureen Johnson
Ian Bannen's headshot

Ian Bannen

Kenneth Baxter
Peter Bowles's headshot

Peter Bowles

Detective Inspector Cameron
Derek Newark's headshot

Derek Newark

Frank Jessard
Ronald Radd's headshot

Ronald Radd

Lawson
John Hallam's headshot

John Hallam

Panton

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