Victim
“A Scorching Drama of the Most Un-talked About Subject Of Our Time!”
Synopsis
A web of blackmail and murder attracts the attention of a barrister with a seemingly idyllic life, threatening to derail his career on the path of success.
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Official Reissue TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2017-06-13
Top Cast
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Dirk Bogarde
Melville Farr
Sylvia Syms
Laura Farr
Dennis Price
Calloway
Anthony Nicholls
Lord Charles Fullbrook
Peter Copley
Paul Mandrake
Norman Bird
Harold Doe
Peter McEnery
Jack Barrett
Donald Churchill
Eddy Stone
Derren Nesbitt
Sandy
John Barrie
Inspector Harris
John Cairney
Bridie
Alan MacNaughtan
Scott Hankin
Nigel Stock
Phip
Frank Pettitt
Barman (as Frank Pettit)
Mavis Villiers
Madge
Charles Lloyd Pack
Henry
Hilton Edwards
P.H.
Margaret Diamond
Miss Benham
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 5, 1962
Wide Cinema Exhibition
November 28, 2005
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Basil Dearden
- Screenplay & Story
- Janet Green, John McCormick
- Original Score
- Philip Green
- Original Title
- Victim
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 41m
- Production Studios
- Allied Film Makers, J. Arthur Rank Organisation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Basil Dearden
Janet Green, John McCormick, Dirk Bogarde
Philip Green
Otto Heller
John D. Guthridge
Michael Relph
Department Leadership Roster
Basil Dearden
Director
Janet Green
Screenplay
John McCormick
Screenplay
Dirk Bogarde
Writer
Philip Green
Original Music Composer
Michael Relph
Producer
Otto Heller
Director of Photography
John D. Guthridge
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Victim
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Victim about?
A web of blackmail and murder attracts the attention of a barrister with a seemingly idyllic life, threatening to derail his career on the path of success.
Who directed Victim?
Victim was directed by Basil Dearden.
Who stars in Victim?
The principal cast of Victim includes Dirk Bogarde, Sylvia Syms, Dennis Price, Anthony Nicholls, Peter Copley.
When was Victim released and how long is it?
Victim was released in 1961 with a total runtime of 1h 41m.
Who composed the musical score for Victim?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Victim was composed by Philip Green.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Victim?
Victim holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).