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The Suspect

1945 · 85 min · Director: Robert Siodmak

The Suspect (1945) is a crime drama, directed by Robert Siodmak. It stars Charles Laughton and Ella Raines. The 85-minute film holds an audience score of 6.8/10.

What The Suspect Is About

Genial shopkeeper Philip has to endure the constant nagging of a shrewish wife while he secretly yearns for a pretty young stenographer. When the henpecking gets to be too much, Philip murders his wife and manages to make her death look like an accident. A ruthless blackmailer and a low-key detective both discover Philip's secret, and he has to decide which of them poses the more dangerous threat.

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What is The Suspect about?

Genial shopkeeper Philip has to endure the constant nagging of a shrewish wife while he secretly yearns for a pretty young stenographer. When the henpecking gets to be too much, Philip murders his wife and manages to make her death look like an accident.

Where can I watch The Suspect?

The Suspect is available to watch on digital platforms such as Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home. Current rent and buy options are listed in the "Where to Watch" section on this page.

How long is The Suspect?

The Suspect runs for 85 minutes (1h 25m).

When did The Suspect come out?

The Suspect was released in 1945.

Who directed The Suspect?

The Suspect was directed by Robert Siodmak.

Who stars in The Suspect?

The Suspect stars Charles Laughton, Ella Raines, Dean Harens, Stanley Ridges.

What is The Suspect's rating?

The Suspect holds 7.3/10 on IMDb and 6.8/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 71 out of 100.

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