Suspect
“Humanity or Total Destruction...”
Synopsis
A government team researching cures for plague find their results put on the Official Secrets list. One of their number is so incensed by this that he lets the maimed and jealous companion of a female colleague draw him into what, technically, could be a treasonable act.
Top Cast
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Tony Britton
Dr. Robert Marriott
Virginia Maskell
Dr. Lucy Byrne
Ian Bannen
Alan Andrews
Kenneth Griffith
Dr Shole
Peter Cushing
Professor Sewell
Thorley Walters
Special Agent Prince
Donald Pleasence
Parsons, alias Bill Brown
Spike Milligan
Arthur, lab orderly
Raymond Huntley
Sir George Gatting the Minister of Defense
Sam Kydd
Slater
Anthony Booth
Parkin
Basil Dignam
Dr Childs
Brian Oulton
Director
Robert Bruce
Levers
John Payne
Iverson
Bruce Wightman
Phil the Barman
Geoffrey Bayldon
Rosson
Andre Charisse
Heller
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Roy Boulting, John Boulting
- Screenplay & Story
- Nigel Balchin
- Original Title
- Suspect
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 21m
- Production Studios
- Charter Film Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Roy Boulting, John Boulting
Nigel Balchin, Roy Boulting
Mutz Greenbaum
John Jympson
John Boulting, Roy Boulting
Department Leadership Roster
Roy Boulting
Writer
Roy Boulting
Director
Nigel Balchin
Screenplay
John Jympson
Editor
John Boulting
Director
Mutz Greenbaum
Director of Photography
John Boulting
Producer
Roy Boulting
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Suspect
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What is Suspect about?
A government team researching cures for plague find their results put on the Official Secrets list. One of their number is so incensed by this that he lets the maimed and jealous companion of a female colleague draw him into what, technically, could be a treasonable act.
Who directed Suspect?
Suspect was directed by Roy Boulting, John Boulting.
Who stars in Suspect?
The principal cast of Suspect includes Tony Britton, Virginia Maskell, Ian Bannen, Kenneth Griffith, Peter Cushing.
When was Suspect released and how long is it?
Suspect was released in 1960 with a total runtime of 1h 21m.
Is Suspect based on a book or true story?
Suspect is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Nigel Balchin".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Suspect?
Suspect holds official age classifications: GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.).