Under Suspicion
“How close can you get to a killer before you're too close?”
Synopsis
In the late 1950s, British police officer Tony Aaron resigns from the force after sleeping with Hazel, wife of the man whose house he was supposed to guard. In his new job as a fake private investigator, he helps couples get divorces by photographing Hazel having "affairs" with the husband. When she is murdered during a job, Tony begins having an affair with the dead man's mistress, Angeline, while trying to prove his innocence.
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Liam Neeson
Tony Aaron
Laura San Giacomo
Angeline
Kenneth Cranham
Frank Vance
Alphonsia Emmanuel
Selina
Maggie O'Neill
Hazel Aaron
Stephen Moore
Roscoe
Malcolm Storry
Waterston
Richard Graham
Denny
Alan Talbot
Powers
Martin Grace
Colin
Kevin Moore
Barrister
Alan Stocks
Paul
Lee Whitlock
Ben
Nicolette McKenzie
Mrs Roscoe
Pamela Sholto
Housekeeper
Alex Norton
Prosecuting Lawyer
Kenneth Hadley
Forensic Scientist
Danny Schiller
Defence Lawyer
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 27, 1991
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$6M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$221K
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.04x
-$5.8M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Simon Moore
- Screenplay & Story
- Simon Moore
- Original Score
- Christopher Gunning
- Original Title
- Under Suspicion
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 39m
- Production Budget
- $6M
- Worldwide Gross
- $221K
- Production Studios
- Carnival Films, LWT, The Rank Organisation Film Productions, Columbia Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Simon Moore
Simon Moore
Christopher Gunning
Vernon Layton
Tariq Anwar
Brian Eastman, Nick Elliott, George Helyer, Fred Turner
Department Leadership Roster
Vernon Layton
Director of Photography
Tariq Anwar
Editor
Simon Moore
Director
Simon Moore
Writer
Brian Eastman
Producer
Tim Hutchinson
Production Design
Christopher Gunning
Original Music Composer
Penny Rose
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Under Suspicion
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What is Under Suspicion about?
In the late 1950s, British police officer Tony Aaron resigns from the force after sleeping with Hazel, wife of the man whose house he was supposed to guard. In his new job as a fake private investigator, he helps couples get divorces by photographing Hazel having "affairs" with the husband. When she is murdered during a job, Tony begins having an affair with the dead man's mistress, Angeline, while trying to prove his innocence.
Who directed Under Suspicion?
Under Suspicion was directed by Simon Moore.
Who stars in Under Suspicion?
The principal cast of Under Suspicion includes Liam Neeson, Laura San Giacomo, Kenneth Cranham, Alphonsia Emmanuel, Maggie O'Neill.
When was Under Suspicion released and how long is it?
Under Suspicion was released in 1991 with a total runtime of 1h 39m.
What was the box office and production budget of Under Suspicion?
Under Suspicion had a reported production budget of $6M and grossed $221K at the worldwide box office (0.04 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for Under Suspicion?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Under Suspicion was composed by Christopher Gunning.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Under Suspicion?
Under Suspicion holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).