Movie

The Offence

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

★ 6.8(173)19731h 53m

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Good to know

Director: Sidney Lumet
Release date: 1973-01-11
Runtime: 1h 53m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United Kingdom
Studio: Tantallon

The Offence — trailer

About The Offence

The Offence is a 1973 movie in the Crime, Drama and Thriller genres, directed by Sidney Lumet, starring Sean Connery, Trevor Howard and Vivien Merchant. It has a runtime of 1 hour 53 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.8/10 from 173 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Offence in Mexico — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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

Cast

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

Anthony Sagar

Hill

Maxine Gordon

Janie

Hilda Fenemore

Woman on Common

Rhonda Lewis

Woman at School

Themes & keywords

london, englandpolice brutalitymental breakdownschoolinterrogationchild molesterpolicemanmissing childneo-noir

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Offence in Mexico?+

The Offence is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Mexico. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is The Offence on Netflix?+

The Offence is not on Netflix in Mexico right now.

How long is The Offence?+

The Offence has a runtime of 1 hour 53 minutes (113 minutes).

Who stars in The Offence?+

The Offence stars Sean Connery, Trevor Howard, Vivien Merchant, Ian Bannen and Peter Bowles.

When did The Offence come out?+

The Offence is a 1973 movie directed by Sidney Lumet.

What genre is The Offence?+

The Offence is Crime, Drama and Thriller film.

Who directed The Offence?+

The Offence was directed by Sidney Lumet.