


Film · Released
Victim
“A Scorching Drama of the Most Un-talked About Subject Of Our Time!”
Victim at a glance
Victim is a 1961 drama and crime film, running 1h 41m. Its current release status is “Released”. Age rating: NR in the United Kingdom.
In the United Kingdom it is listed on BFI Player and Apple TV Store.
Rated NR in the United Kingdom — suitable for older children and teenagers; parental guidance recommended.
All key facts8
- Type
- Feature film
- Released
- 1961-08-01
- Runtime
- 1h 41m
- Genres
- Drama, Crime, Thriller
- Director
- Basil Dearden
- Original language
- English
- Status
- Released
- TMDB rating
- 7.5 / 10 · 165 votes
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Availability
Where to watch in the United Kingdom
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Synopsis
Feature filmIn early 1960s London, barrister Melville Farr is on the path to success. With his practice winning cases and a loving marriage to his wife, Laura, Farr's professional and personal life are nearly idyllic. However, when blackmailers link Farr to a young gay man, everything Farr's worked for is threatened.
Cast
14 names
Dirk BogardeMelville Farr
Sylvia SymsLaura Farr
Dennis PriceCalloway
Anthony NichollsLord Charles Fullbrook
Peter CopleyPaul Mandrake
Norman BirdHarold Doe
Peter McEneryJack Barrett
Donald ChurchillEddy Stone
Derren NesbittSandy
John BarrieInspector Harris
John CairneyBridie
Alan MacNaughtanScott Hankin
Nigel StockPhipQuestions about Victim
Quick answersWhere can I watch Victim in the United Kingdom?
In the United Kingdom, Victim is listed on BFI Player, Apple TV Store. Use the country selector above the facts to see another market — streaming rights differ by country.
Is Victim suitable for children?
Victim is rated NR in the United Kingdom. That rating covers the themes and content levels set by the local classifier, so use it together with your own judgement for younger viewers.
Is Victim on PelisPlus UK?
Victim has a full discovery page on PelisPlus UK with its synopsis, cast, ratings and runtime. PelisPlus UK does not host video files; playback opens the third-party player sources configured by the site operator.
What is Victim about?
In early 1960s London, barrister Melville Farr is on the path to success. With his practice winning cases and a loving marriage to his wife, Laura, Farr's professional and personal life are nearly idyllic. However, when blackmailers link Farr to a young gay man, everything Farr's worked for is threatened.
How long is Victim?
Victim runs for 1h 41m. The certification and runtime come from TMDB and can differ by region.
Can I watch the Victim trailer?
Yes. Press Watch trailer to play Official Reissue Trailer without leaving this page. The trailer is embedded from YouTube.
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