Movie

Ordeal by Innocence

“Once the murder was solved, the real mystery began…”

★ 5.1(36)19841h 30m

Ordeal by Innocence is streaming on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in Italy, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video. Availability checked 22 July 2026.

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Director: Desmond Davis, Alan Birkinshaw
Release date: 1984-06-22
Runtime: 1h 30m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United Kingdom
Studio: London-Cannon Films

Ordeal by Innocence — trailer

About Ordeal by Innocence

Ordeal by Innocence is a 1984 movie in the Mystery, Thriller and Crime genres, directed by Desmond Davis and Alan Birkinshaw, starring Donald Sutherland, Christopher Plummer and Sarah Miles. It has a runtime of 1 hour 30 minutes. It holds an average rating of 5.1/10 from 36 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Ordeal by Innocence in Italy — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Dr. Arthur Calgary visits the Argyle family to return an address book lost some time ago by Jack Argyle, only to find out that Jack has been executed for the murder of his mother. Calgary can prove that Jack was innocent. In spite of opposition from a hostile family, he is determined to solve the crime.

Cast

Donald Sutherland

Dr. Arthur Calgary

Christopher Plummer

Leo Argyle

Sarah Miles

Mary Durant

Annette Crosbie

Kirsten Lindstrom

Faye Dunaway

Rachel Argyle

Ian McShane

Philip Durant

Diana Quick

Gwenda Vaughan

Michael Elphick

Inspector Huish

George Innes

Archie Leach

Valerie Whittington

Hester Argyle

Phoebe Nicholls

Tina Argyle

Michael Maloney

Micky Argyle

Themes & keywords

ferry boatpaleontologistadoptedaddress bookliterary adaptationmysterious familymurder mysterydeath by hanging

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Ordeal by Innocence in Italy?+

In Italy, you can stream Ordeal by Innocence on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. It's also available to rent or buy on Amazon Video.

Is Ordeal by Innocence on Netflix?+

Ordeal by Innocence is not on Netflix in Italy right now, but you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads.

How long is Ordeal by Innocence?+

Ordeal by Innocence has a runtime of 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).

Who stars in Ordeal by Innocence?+

Ordeal by Innocence stars Donald Sutherland, Christopher Plummer, Sarah Miles, Annette Crosbie and Faye Dunaway.

When did Ordeal by Innocence come out?+

Ordeal by Innocence is a 1984 movie directed by Desmond Davis and Alan Birkinshaw.

What genre is Ordeal by Innocence?+

Ordeal by Innocence is Mystery, Thriller and Crime film.

Who directed Ordeal by Innocence?+

Ordeal by Innocence was directed by Desmond Davis and Alan Birkinshaw.