Under Suspicion

"How close can you get to a killer before you're too close?"

1991 1h 39m EN

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★6.0TMDB · 128

CrimeThriller

Synopsis

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In the late 1950s, British police officer Tony Aaron resigns from the force after sleeping with Hazel, wife of the man whose house he was supposed to guard. In his new job as a fake private investigator, he helps couples get divorces by photographing Hazel having "affairs" with the husband. When she is murdered during a job, Tony begins having an affair with the dead man's mistress, Angeline, while trying to prove his innocence.

“How close can you get to a killer before you're too close?”

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Cast

Liam Neeson
Tony Aaron
Laura San Giacomo
Angeline
Kenneth Cranham
Frank Vance
Alphonsia Emmanuel
Selina
Maggie O'Neill
Hazel Aaron
Stephen Moore
Roscoe
Malcolm Storry
Waterston
Richard Graham
Denny

Credits

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Director: Simon Moore
Writers: Simon Moore
Languages: English
Countries: United Kingdom

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MONEY

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Earned back only 4% of its budget on initial theatrical — a commercial disappointment on release.

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ERA

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35 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Simon Moore, shot by Vernon Layton. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Christopher Gunning. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Tariq Anwar shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Liam Neeson and Laura San Giacomo and Kenneth Cranham carry the top of the cast.

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FACT

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Marketing tagline: "How close can you get to a killer before you're too close?".

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8 / 8

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0105691 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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The take

Simon Moore directs. Vernon Layton behind the camera. Christopher Gunning scores. Tariq Anwar cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. A commercial under-performer on release. Produced in United Kingdom. Dialogue in English.

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1Earned back only 4% of its budget on initial theatrical — a commercial disappointment on release.
235 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.
3Directed by Simon Moore, shot by Vernon Layton. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
4Original score by Christopher Gunning. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
5Editor Tariq Anwar shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6Liam Neeson and Laura San Giacomo and Kenneth Cranham carry the top of the cast.
7Marketing tagline: "How close can you get to a killer before you're too close?".
8IMDB entry: tt0105691 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

The technical file

Cinematography: Vernon Layton
Original score: Christopher Gunning
Editing: Tariq Anwar
Production design: Tim Hutchinson
Costume design: Penny Rose
Makeup / hair: Peter Frampton
Runtime: 99 min · 1h 39m
Aspect ratio (typical): 1.37:1 (Academy)
Status: Released
Budget: $6,000,000
Box office: $221,295
Return: 4% of budget
Original language: EN
Certification (US): R
IMDB: Under Suspicion (1991)

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r96sk2020-11-23
★ 7/10
Good. <em>'Under Suspicion'</em> does fall flat towards the end due to the writing, but the premise is an interesting one for sure. I did start feeling underwhelmed as the film progressed though, despite it still producing a decent neo-noir crime thriller. Liam Neeson is more than satisfactory in the lead role, with Kenneth Cranham supports suitably. I did like Laura San Giacomo too, while Maggie O'Neill (is it just me who thinks she looks like Lorraine Bracco here?) also features. Could've been far greater, yet still worthy of a watch.
JPV8522024-07-23
★ 7/10
Well made crime-drama (with some film noir thrown in) with solid performances from Liam Neeson and Laura San Giacomo. Not crazy good but still I was entertained throughout. 3.75/5