Victim
Seen it?1961 | 101 min | Drama, Crime, Thriller
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
Solid across the board without standing out anywhere. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for crime-drama fans and anyone who likes to be kept guessing. If you loved Michael Clayton or Dial M for Murder, start here.
- The mood
- Tense, dark and gritty.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 41 min.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1961: an older pace and style.
A web of blackmail and murder attracts the attention of a barrister with a seemingly idyllic life, threatening to derail his career on the path of success.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesSolid
7.5 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerSolid
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 48K people sought it out in the past year, and interest is climbing
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Basil Dearden
- Dirk BogardeMelville Farr
- Sylvia SymsLaura Farr
- Dennis PriceCalloway
- Anthony NichollsLord Charles Fullbrook
- Peter CopleyPaul Mandrake
- Norman BirdHarold Doe
- Peter McEneryJack Barrett
- Donald ChurchillEddy Stone
- Derren NesbittSandy
- John BarrieInspector Harris