A burnt-out British police detective finally snaps whilst interrogating a suspected child molester.A burnt-out British police detective finally snaps whilst interrogating a suspected child molester.A burnt-out British police detective finally snaps whilst interrogating a suspected child molester.
- Nominated for 1 BAFTA Award
- 1 nomination total
John Cannon
- Police Constable
- (uncredited)
Les Conrad
- Detective
- (uncredited)
Timothy Craven
- Ambulance Man
- (uncredited)
Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaWhen Sean Connery agreed to return as James Bond in Diamonds Are Forever (1971), as part of his deal, United Artists had to back two movies of his choice that would cost $2 million or less. This was to be the first; a Connery-directed version of "Macbeth" was to be the second. When this movie failed at the box office and Roman Polanski beat Connery to the screen with Macbeth (1971), Connery's version of "Macbeth" was cancelled.
- GoofsA ladder leaning against the wall in the hallway outside of the police interrogation room is clearly labeled "TFS" for "Twickenham Film Studios."
- Quotes
Kenneth Baxter: Nothing I have done can be one half as bad as the thoughts in your head.
- ConnectionsFeatured in The Battle of the Bonds (1998)
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Connery and Lumet at their peak
To me "The offence" is a must. I think this film deserves to be rediscovered and reaprecciated, because it shows two giants of the cinema at their peak.
Actually the film stars Sean Connery -here in his first role after quitting the official James Bond series-, he's directed by his long time friend Sidney Lumet, one of the most talented American directors. The movie is like a theatrical piece, there's not much action. Everything stands on the actors and their expressions, the atmosphere is dark and depressing. But this is is the goal of the story. Sean is a 40 years old policeman, who faces again with a case of child abuse. He's used to deal with the most miserable stories of humanity... But this time his rage and frustrations explode: he beats a suspected person (Ian Bannen) and loses the control, he kills him. He's suspended from the service.
The movie is a psychological study of a hard man, who loses his dignity and understands too late he's a disturbed man as well. "The offence" is a small British film, a big contrast to the lavish 007 productions. We have not a hero here, we have an actor who proves once more to be a wonderful performer -here the desperation of his character is really deep.
In 1972 the movie didn't enjoy a big success, it has been revalued with the time. (maybe the story was too sad and disturbing for being a hit). Today it's considered a milestone in Connery's career. Of course it is.
Actually the film stars Sean Connery -here in his first role after quitting the official James Bond series-, he's directed by his long time friend Sidney Lumet, one of the most talented American directors. The movie is like a theatrical piece, there's not much action. Everything stands on the actors and their expressions, the atmosphere is dark and depressing. But this is is the goal of the story. Sean is a 40 years old policeman, who faces again with a case of child abuse. He's used to deal with the most miserable stories of humanity... But this time his rage and frustrations explode: he beats a suspected person (Ian Bannen) and loses the control, he kills him. He's suspended from the service.
The movie is a psychological study of a hard man, who loses his dignity and understands too late he's a disturbed man as well. "The offence" is a small British film, a big contrast to the lavish 007 productions. We have not a hero here, we have an actor who proves once more to be a wonderful performer -here the desperation of his character is really deep.
In 1972 the movie didn't enjoy a big success, it has been revalued with the time. (maybe the story was too sad and disturbing for being a hit). Today it's considered a milestone in Connery's career. Of course it is.
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- michelerealini
- Oct 6, 2004
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- Sein Leben in meiner Gewalt
- Filming locations
- The Carnival Public House, Battersea, London, England, UK(pub scene: interior)
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- $900,000 (estimated)
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