Movie

The Suspect

“His Was a Strange Secret, Hers Was a Strange Love”

★ 6.8(68)19451h 25m

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Good to know

Director: Robert Siodmak
Release date: 1945-01-31
Runtime: 1h 25m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Universal Pictures

About The Suspect

The Suspect is a 1945 movie in the Crime, Drama and Thriller genres, directed by Robert Siodmak, starring Charles Laughton, Ella Raines and Dean Harens. It has a runtime of 1 hour 25 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.8/10 from 68 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Suspect in Mexico — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Genial shopkeeper Philip has to endure the constant nagging of a shrewish wife while he secretly yearns for a pretty young stenographer. When the henpecking gets to be too much, Philip murders his wife and manages to make her death look like an accident. A ruthless blackmailer and a low-key detective both discover Philip's secret, and he has to decide which of them poses the more dangerous threat.

Cast

Charles Laughton

Philip Marshall

Ella Raines

Mary Gray

Dean Harens

John Marshall

Stanley Ridges

Inspector Huxley

Henry Daniell

Mr. Simmons

Rosalind Ivan

Cora Marshall

Molly Lamont

Mrs. Simmons

Raymond Severn

Merridew

Eve Amber

Sybil

Maude Eburne

Mrs. Packer

Clifford Brooke

Mr. Packer

Gerald Hamer

Griswold (uncredited)

Themes & keywords

london, englanddetective inspectorfilm noirblack and whiteolder man younger woman relationshipfalling down stairsbludgeoningnosy neighborhenpecked husbandwife murder1900sfoggy nightpoisoningoverbearing wife

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Suspect in Mexico?+

The Suspect 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 Suspect on Netflix?+

The Suspect is not on Netflix in Mexico right now.

How long is The Suspect?+

The Suspect has a runtime of 1 hour 25 minutes (85 minutes).

Who stars in The Suspect?+

The Suspect stars Charles Laughton, Ella Raines, Dean Harens, Stanley Ridges and Henry Daniell.

When did The Suspect come out?+

The Suspect is a 1945 movie directed by Robert Siodmak.

What genre is The Suspect?+

The Suspect is Crime, Drama and Thriller film.

Who directed The Suspect?+

The Suspect was directed by Robert Siodmak.