The Deadly Affair
"From the author of "The Spy Who Came in from the Cold""
Originally released in 1967. The Deadly Affair is a thriller/mystery film. directed by Sidney Lumet.
Starring James Mason, Simone Signoret, and Maximilian Schell
Synopsis
Charles Dobbs is a British secret agent investigating the apparent suicide of Foreign Office official Samuel Fennan. Dobbs suspects that Fennan's wife, Elsa, a survivor of a Nazi Germany extermination camp, might have some clues, but other officials want Dobbs to drop the case. So Dobbs hires a retiring inspector, Mendel, to quietly make inquiries. Dobbs isn't at all sure as there are a number of anomalies that simply can't be explained away. Dobbs is also having trouble at home with his errant wife, whom he very much loves, having frequent affairs. He's also pleased to see an old friend, Dieter Frey, who he recruited after the war. With the assistance of a colleague and a retired policeman, Dobbs tries to piece together just who is the spy and who in fact assassinated Fennan.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 26, 1967
59 years ago
Runtime
1h 55m
115 minutes total
User Rating
6.2/10
Good (91 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Director
Top Cast
James Mason
as Charles Dobbs
Simone Signoret
as Elsa Fennan
Maximilian Schell
as Dieter Frey
Harriet Andersson
as Ann Dobbs
Harry Andrews
as Inspector Mendel
Kenneth Haigh
as Bill Appleby
Roy Kinnear
as Adam Scarr
Max Adrian
as Morton - Adviser
Lynn Redgrave
as Virgin Bumpus
Robert Flemyng
as Samuel Fennan
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Sidney Lumet Film Productions
- Columbia Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Deadly Affair about?
Charles Dobbs is a British secret agent investigating the apparent suicide of Foreign Office official Samuel Fennan. Dobbs suspects that Fennan's wife, Elsa, a survivor of a Nazi Germany exterminat...
Who directed The Deadly Affair?
The Deadly Affair was directed by Sidney Lumet.
How long is The Deadly Affair?
The Deadly Affair has a runtime of 1 hours and 55 minutes (115 minutes total).
When was The Deadly Affair released?
The Deadly Affair was released on January 26, 1967 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Deadly Affair?
The main cast of The Deadly Affair includes James Mason, Simone Signoret, Maximilian Schell, Harriet Andersson, Harry Andrews.