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The death of a young man leads to the discovery of a blackmail plot against several gay men in 1960s...
The death of a young man leads to the discovery of a blackmail plot against several gay men in 1960s London.
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Where to watch Victim (1961)
100 %31 reviewsRotten Tomatoes® rating
87 %1,371 reviewsAudience score rating
"Bogarde is subtle, sensitive and strong."
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Variety
Variety"What a gripping film - melodramatic and self-conscious, yes, but forthright and bold."
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The Guardian
The Guardian"The film's presentation of sexual oppression remains shockingly relevant to this day."
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Little White Lies
Little White Lies"Dirk Bogarde offers one of his best performances..."
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Sight & Sound
Sight & Sound"Recent critics find Victim timid in its treatment of homosexuality, but viewed in the context of Great Britain in 1961, it's a film of courage."
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Roger Ebert
Roger Ebert"There are many pleasures to be found in the quirky supporting cast, expressive, noir-style lighting and an effectively suspenseful opening."
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Time Out
Time OutVictim (1961) | Details
- Rating
- PG, mild bad language, sex references
- Runtime
- 90
- Genre
- Drama
- Country of origin
- UK
