The Offence
“After 20 years, what detective-sergeant Johnson has seen and done is destroying him.”
Synopsis
A burned-out British police detective finally snaps while interrogating a suspected child molester.
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The Offence (1973) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HD 1080p]
Type: Trailer • Published 2018-01-22
Top Cast
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Sean Connery
Detective Sergeant Johnson
Trevor Howard
Lieutenant Cartwright, Detective Superintendant
Vivien Merchant
Maureen Johnson
Ian Bannen
Kenneth Baxter
Peter Bowles
Detective Inspector Cameron
Derek Newark
Frank Jessard
Ronald Radd
Lawson
John Hallam
Panton
Anthony Sagar
Hill
Maxine Gordon
Janie
Hilda Fenemore
Woman on Common
Cynthia Lund
Child at School
Howard Goorney
Lambert
Brian Grellis
Policeman
Michael Redfern
Policeman
Fred Wood
Billy
Gordon Keating
Barman
Roy Macready
Barman
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 11, 1973
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sidney Lumet
- Screenplay & Story
- John Hopkins
- Original Score
- Harrison Birtwistle
- Original Title
- The Offence
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 53m
- Production Studios
- Tantallon
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sidney Lumet
John Hopkins
Harrison Birtwistle
Gerry Fisher
John Victor-Smith
Denis O'Dell
Department Leadership Roster
Sidney Lumet
Director
John Hopkins
Writer
Denis O'Dell
Producer
Harrison Birtwistle
Original Music Composer
Gerry Fisher
Director of Photography
John Victor-Smith
Editor
Evangeline Harrison
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Offence
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Offence about?
A burned-out British police detective finally snaps while interrogating a suspected child molester.
Who directed The Offence?
The Offence was directed by Sidney Lumet.
Who stars in The Offence?
The principal cast of The Offence includes Sean Connery, Trevor Howard, Vivien Merchant, Ian Bannen, Peter Bowles.
When was The Offence released and how long is it?
The Offence was released in 1973 with a total runtime of 1h 53m.
Who composed the musical score for The Offence?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Offence was composed by Harrison Birtwistle.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Offence?
The Offence holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).