The Suspect

Name: The Suspect
Released: 1945-01-26
Rating: 6.8

6.8/10 (69)

·1945· 85 min

Director: Robert Siodmak

"His Was a Strange Secret, Hers Was a Strange Love"

Genial shopkeeper Philip has to endure the constant nagging of a shrewish wife while he secretly yearns for a pretty young stenographer. When the henpecking gets to be too much, Philip murders his wife and manages to make her death look like an accident. A ruthless blackmailer and a low-key detective both discover Philip's secret, and he has to decide which of them poses the more dangerous threat.

Cast

Charles Laughton

Philip Marshall

Ella Raines

Mary Gray

Dean Harens

John Marshall

Stanley Ridges

Inspector Huxley

Henry Daniell

Mr. Simmons

Rosalind Ivan

Cora Marshall

Molly Lamont

Mrs. Simmons

Raymond Severn

Merridew

Eve Amber

Sybil

Maude Eburne

Mrs. Packer

Clifford Brooke

Mr. Packer

Gerald Hamer

Griswold (uncredited)

In brief

The Suspect (1945) is a crime, drama, thriller film. With an average rating of 6.8/10 from 69 votes, it's a solidly rated pick. The film runs 1h 25min. Check current streaming availability in the "Where to watch" section above.

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How long is The Suspect?

The Suspect runs 85 minutes (1h 25min).

What rating does The Suspect have?

The Suspect has an average rating of 6.8/10 based on 69 viewer votes on TMDB.

What year is The Suspect from?

The Suspect was released in 1945.