Guilty by Suspicion
Seen it?1991 | 100 min | Drama, Thriller
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With a lukewarm 6.5 out of 10 from audiences and little lasting buzz, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who likes to be kept guessing. If you loved Oppenheimer, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Tense.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 40 min.
- What might put you off
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
Owing to his alleged involvement with communist parties, film director David Merrill is forbidden from working in Hollywood. He decides to fight for his rights and faces numerous challenges.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
68% on Rotten Tomatoes, 64 on Metacritic
- AudiencesBelow par
6.5 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerSolid
$13 million worldwide on a $13 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 36K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Irwin Winkler
- Robert De NiroDavid Merrill
- Annette BeningRuth Merrill
- George WendtBunny Baxter
- Patricia WettigDorothy Nolan
- Sam WanamakerFelix Graff
- Luke EdwardsPaulie Merrill
- Chris CooperLarry Nolan
- Ben PiazzaDarryl Zanuck
- Martin ScorseseJoe Lesser
- Barry PrimusBert Alan