The Offence

Where to Watch The Offence (1973) (Legally)

After 20 years, what detective-sergeant Johnson has seen and done is destroying him.
Jan 11, 1973 GB 113 min 15
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Crime Drama Thriller
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What to expect (spoiler-free)

If you’re considering “ (1973), this quick guide summarizes the essentials.

Expect a Crime, Drama, Thriller blend, with a runtime close to 113 minutes.

Top billed names include Sean Connery, Trevor Howard, Vivien Merchant, Ian Bannen.

The listed certification for some regions is “ (ratings vary by country).

Topics & keywords

london, england, police brutality, mental breakdown, school, interrogation, child molester, policeman, missing child, neo-noir

Official trailer

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Plot

A burned-out British police detective finally snaps while interrogating a suspected child molester.

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Main cast

Sean Connery
Sean Connery
as Detective Sergeant Johnson
Trevor Howard
Trevor Howard
as Lieutenant Cartwright, Detective Superintendant
Vivien Merchant
Vivien Merchant
as Maureen Johnson
Ian Bannen
Ian Bannen
as Kenneth Baxter
Peter Bowles
Peter Bowles
as Detective Inspector Cameron
Derek Newark
Derek Newark
as Frank Jessard
Ronald Radd
Ronald Radd
as Lawson
John Hallam
John Hallam
as Panton
Anthony Sagar
Anthony Sagar
as Hill
Maxine Gordon
Maxine Gordon
as Janie