

Suspect
Synopsis
A young white woman leaving a nightclub alone drops her cigarette lighter on the street. When a young black man follows her and attempts to return it, she panics and assumes he is attacking her. The ensuing chase threatens to erupt into violence.
Top Cast
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- Director
- Darnell Martin
- Screenplay & Story
- Darnell Martin, Nelson George
- Original Title
- Suspect
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 14m
- Production Studios
- Think Again Productions, New York University (NYU)
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Darnell Martin
Darnell Martin, Nelson George
Sean Healey, Bill Bies
Darnell Martin
Lane Janger, Darnell Martin
Department Leadership Roster
Darnell Martin
Director
Darnell Martin
Writer
Nelson George
Writer
Lane Janger
Producer
Darnell Martin
Producer
Sean Healey
Director of Photography
Bill Bies
Director of Photography
Darnell Martin
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About Suspect
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Suspect about?
A young white woman leaving a nightclub alone drops her cigarette lighter on the street. When a young black man follows her and attempts to return it, she panics and assumes he is attacking her. The ensuing chase threatens to erupt into violence.
Who directed Suspect?
Suspect was directed by Darnell Martin.
Who stars in Suspect?
The principal cast of Suspect includes D-Nice, Paul Soto, James Soto Padilla, Tracy Vilar, Lawrence Garcia.
When was Suspect released and how long is it?
Suspect was released in 1991 with a total runtime of 14m.
