The Offence

Rainy London streets at dusk a ticking clock a suspect's sweaty face a thriller from 70s British cinema.

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Sidney Lumet directed The Offence in 1973. See Sidney Lumet's full filmography, where to start with Sidney Lumet, or where to go after you've seen everything by Sidney Lumet.

The Offence was released in 1973 (EN original-language production), with a runtime of 112 minutes.