Victim (1961)
A Daring Picture About the World's Most Un-talked About Subject.
Starring Dirk Bogarde, Sylvia Syms, Dennis Price
Directed by Basil Dearden
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, Farr's career and personal life are nearly idyllic. However, when blackmailers link Farr to a young gay man, everything Farr has worked for is threatened. As it turns out, Farr is a closeted homosexual -- which is problematic, due to Britain's anti-sodomy laws. But instead of giving in, Farr decides to fight.
Runtime: 90 min.
Rating: 7.3
DVD [1961]: Basil Dearden s London Underground 3
Languages: English
Countries: United Kingdom
Genres: Drama
Keywords: london, england,blackmail,controversy,noir,male homosexuality,lawyer,social commentary,cult film,lgbt,lgbt rights,gay
Cast
Melville Farr
Laura Farr
Calloway
Lord Charles Fullbrook
Paul Mandrake
Harold Doe
Jack Barrett
Eddy Stone
Sandy
Inspector Harris
Bridie
Scott Hankin
Phip
Barman (as Frank Pettit)
Madge
Henry
P.H.
Miss Benham
Mickey
Patterson
Frank
Sylvie