An Unsuitable Job for a Woman
“A mystery of passion and corruption!”
Synopsis
After finding her boss, a private detective, has committed suicide and has left her his agency, Cordelia Gray is asked to investigate the suicide of the man's son. During the course of her investigation, Cordelia becomes obsessed with the young man's memory and his increasingly suspicious death.
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An Unsuitable Job for a Woman (1982) Original Trailer [FHD]
Type: Trailer • Published 2023-01-16
Top Cast
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Pippa Guard
Cordelia Gray
Billie Whitelaw
Elizabeth Leaming
Paul Freeman
James Callendar
Dominic Guard
Andrew Lunn
David Horovitch
Sergeant Maskell
Elizabeth Spriggs
Miss Markland
Dawn Archibald
Isobel
Bernadette Shortt
Temp
James Gilbey
Boy
Kelda Holmes
Girl
Margaret Wade
Secretary
Alex Guard
Mark Callendar
Peter Jaques
Priest (uncredited)
Emma Lawrence
Girl 2 (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Berlinale
Festival / Special Debut
February 21, 2022
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Chris Petit
- Screenplay & Story
- Chris Petit, Elizabeth McKay, P. D. James, Brian Scobie
- Original Score
- Mark Isham, Chaz Jankel, Peter Van Hooke, Philip Bagenal
- Original Title
- An Unsuitable Job for a Woman
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Production Studios
- Boyd's Company, Carolina Bank, Goldcrest Films International, National Film Finance Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Chris Petit
Chris Petit, Elizabeth McKay, P. D. James, Brian Scobie
Mark Isham, Chaz Jankel, Peter Van Hooke, Philip Bagenal
Martin Schäfer
Mick Audsley
Don Boyd, Michael Relph, Peter McKay
Department Leadership Roster
Anton Furst
Production Design
Chris Petit
Director
Mark Isham
Original Music Composer
Chris Petit
Writer
Mick Audsley
Editor
Michael Relph
Producer
Peter McKay
Producer
Elizabeth McKay
Writer
Brian Scobie
Writer
Martin Schäfer
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
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Frequently Asked Questions About An Unsuitable Job for a Woman
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What is An Unsuitable Job for a Woman about?
After finding her boss, a private detective, has committed suicide and has left her his agency, Cordelia Gray is asked to investigate the suicide of the man's son. During the course of her investigation, Cordelia becomes obsessed with the young man's memory and his increasingly suspicious death.
Who directed An Unsuitable Job for a Woman?
An Unsuitable Job for a Woman was directed by Chris Petit.
Who stars in An Unsuitable Job for a Woman?
The principal cast of An Unsuitable Job for a Woman includes Pippa Guard, Billie Whitelaw, Paul Freeman, Dominic Guard, David Horovitch.
When was An Unsuitable Job for a Woman released and how long is it?
An Unsuitable Job for a Woman was released in 1982 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.
Who composed the musical score for An Unsuitable Job for a Woman?
The original motion picture soundtrack for An Unsuitable Job for a Woman was composed by Mark Isham, Chaz Jankel, Peter Van Hooke, Philip Bagenal.
Is An Unsuitable Job for a Woman based on a book or true story?
An Unsuitable Job for a Woman is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "P. D. James".
What is the age rating and content advisory for An Unsuitable Job for a Woman?
An Unsuitable Job for a Woman holds official age classifications: GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.).