Movie·1973·1h 53m
The Offence
After 20 years, what detective-sergeant Johnson has seen and done is destroying him.
Directed By
Sidney Lumet
Country
United Kingdom
Language
English
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The Story
A burned-out British police detective finally snaps while interrogating a suspected child molester.
Written By
John Hopkins
Producer
Denis O'Dell
Cinematography
Gerry Fisher
Music
Harrison Birtwistle
Editor
John Victor-Smith
Themes
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Audience Score
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// cast
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
Cynthia Lund
Child at School
Howard Goorney
Lambert
Brian Grellis
Policeman
Michael Redfern
Policeman
Fred Wood
Billy
Gordon Keating
Barman
// crew
Crew
Sidney Lumet
Director
John Hopkins
Writer
Denis O'Dell
Producer
Harrison Birtwistle
Original Music Composer
Gerry Fisher
Director of Photography
John Victor-Smith
Editor
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