The Offence
“After 20 years, what detective-sergeant Johnson has seen and done is destroying him.”
1973 · 1 h 52 min
Directed by 
Sidney Lumet
Sidney LumetCast
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Plot
A burned-out police detective snaps while interrogating a suspected child molester.
Sinekatalog’s take
Sidney Lumet's drama is grim, intense and psychological, with Sean Connery in one of his most striking roles.Sinekatalog’s own editorial review – not a user or critic quote.
Ratings
IMDb: 6.8 / 10 (9,243 votes)
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