The Deadly Affair
“From the author of "The Spy Who Came in from the Cold"”
Synopsis
Charles Dobbs is a British secret agent investigating the apparent suicide of Foreign Office official Samuel Fennan. Dobbs suspects that Fennan's wife, Elsa, a survivor of a Nazi Germany extermination camp, might have some clues, but other officials want Dobbs to drop the case. So Dobbs hires a retiring inspector, Mendel, to quietly make inquiries. Dobbs isn't at all sure as there are a number of anomalies that simply can't be explained away. Dobbs is also having trouble at home with his errant wife, whom he very much loves, having frequent affairs. He's also pleased to see an old friend, Dieter Frey, who he recruited after the war. With the assistance of a colleague and a retired policeman, Dobbs tries to piece together just who is the spy and who in fact assassinated Fennan.
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James Mason
Charles Dobbs
Simone Signoret
Elsa Fennan
Maximilian Schell
Dieter Frey
Harriet Andersson
Ann Dobbs
Harry Andrews
Inspector Mendel
Kenneth Haigh
Bill Appleby
Roy Kinnear
Adam Scarr
Max Adrian
Morton - Adviser
Lynn Redgrave
Virgin Bumpus
Robert Flemyng
Samuel Fennan
Leslie Sands
Inspector
Corin Redgrave
David
David Warner
Edward II (in Edward II)
Timothy West
Matrvis (in Edward II)
Stanley Lebor
Lancaster (in Edward II)
Charles Kay
Lightborn (in Edward II)
Michael Bryant
Gaveston (in Edward II)
Jonathan Wales
Gurney (in Edward II)
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 26, 1967
Wide Cinema Exhibition
November 6, 2006
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sidney Lumet
- Screenplay & Story
- Paul Dehn
- Original Score
- Quincy Jones
- Original Title
- The Deadly Affair
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 55m
- Production Studios
- Sidney Lumet Film Productions, Columbia Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sidney Lumet
Paul Dehn, John le Carré
Quincy Jones
Freddie Young
Thelma Connell
Sidney Lumet
Department Leadership Roster
Thelma Connell
Editor
Freddie Young
Director of Photography
Quincy Jones
Original Music Composer
Sidney Lumet
Producer
Sidney Lumet
Director
Paul Dehn
Screenplay
Cynthia Tingey
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Deadly Affair
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What is The Deadly Affair about?
Charles Dobbs is a British secret agent investigating the apparent suicide of Foreign Office official Samuel Fennan. Dobbs suspects that Fennan's wife, Elsa, a survivor of a Nazi Germany extermination camp, might have some clues, but other officials want Dobbs to drop the case. So Dobbs hires a retiring inspector, Mendel, to quietly make inquiries. Dobbs isn't at all sure as there are a number of anomalies that simply can't be explained away. Dobbs is also having trouble at home with his errant wife, whom he very much loves, having frequent affairs. He's also pleased to see an old friend, Dieter Frey, who he recruited after the war. With the assistance of a colleague and a retired policeman, Dobbs tries to piece together just who is the spy and who in fact assassinated Fennan.
Who directed The Deadly Affair?
The Deadly Affair was directed by Sidney Lumet.
Who stars in The Deadly Affair?
The principal cast of The Deadly Affair includes James Mason, Simone Signoret, Maximilian Schell, Harriet Andersson, Harry Andrews.
When was The Deadly Affair released and how long is it?
The Deadly Affair was released in 1967 with a total runtime of 1h 55m.
Who composed the musical score for The Deadly Affair?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Deadly Affair was composed by Quincy Jones.
Is The Deadly Affair based on a book or true story?
The Deadly Affair is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "John le Carré".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Deadly Affair?
The Deadly Affair holds official age classifications: GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).