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6.5 / 10(4 votes)IMDb19871h 36mUnited Kingdom

Suspicion

Synopsis

A sheltered heiress falls for a charming playboy and elopes with him, but soon discovers his gambling vice and mounting debts. As his lies deepen and those around them meet mysterious ends, she begins to suspect that her husband’s affection may conceal a deadly motive—and that she could be his next victim.

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Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

April 20, 1988

Wide Cinema Exhibition

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Andrew Grieve
Screenplay & Story
Jonathan Lynn, Barry Levinson, Anthony Berkeley Cox
Original Score
Larry Grossman
Original Title
Suspicion
Country of Origin
United Kingdom
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
1h 36m
Production Studios
Hemisphere Productions, HTV

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Andrew Grieve

Screenplay & Story

Jonathan Lynn, Barry Levinson, Anthony Berkeley Cox

Original Score & Music

Larry Grossman

Producers

Barry Levinson

Literary Origin & Source Material
Novel:Anthony Berkeley Cox

Department Leadership Roster

Barry Levinson

Producer

Jonathan Lynn

Jonathan Lynn

Writer

Barry Levinson

Writer

Andrew Grieve

Andrew Grieve

Director

Official cinematic photography and background stills for Suspicion.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Suspicion

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Suspicion about?

A sheltered heiress falls for a charming playboy and elopes with him, but soon discovers his gambling vice and mounting debts. As his lies deepen and those around them meet mysterious ends, she begins to suspect that her husband’s affection may conceal a deadly motive—and that she could be his next victim.

Who directed Suspicion?

Suspicion was directed by Andrew Grieve.

Who stars in Suspicion?

The principal cast of Suspicion includes Anthony Andrews, Jane Curtin, Ron Pember, Martin Clunes, Sally Home.

When was Suspicion released and how long is it?

Suspicion was released in 1987 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.

Who composed the musical score for Suspicion?

The original motion picture soundtrack for Suspicion was composed by Larry Grossman.

Is Suspicion based on a book or true story?

Suspicion is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Anthony Berkeley Cox".