The Offence (1973)

R ★ 6.7/10 112 min Crime, Drama, Thriller United Kingdom, United States English

Director: Sidney Lumet

Writer: John Hopkins

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After 20 years, what detective-sergeant Johnson has seen and done is destroying him.

Description

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

Sean Connery Detective Sergeant Johnson

Trevor Howard Lieutenant Cartwright, Detective Superintendant

Vivien Merchant Maureen Johnson

Ian Bannen Kenneth Baxter

Peter Bowles Detective Inspector Cameron

Derek Newark Frank Jessard

Ronald Radd Lawson

John Hallam Panton