Suspect (1960): cast, story & where to watch
1960 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 1960, Suspect is a thriller and drama film directed by Roy Boulting, running about 81 minutes. “Humanity or Total Destruction...” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A government team researching cures for plague find their results put on the Official Secrets list. One of their number is so incensed by this that he lets the maimed and jealous companion of a female colleague draw him into what, technically, could be a treasonable act.
Who’s in it. Suspect stars Tony Britton as Dr. Robert Marriott, Virginia Maskell as Dr. Lucy Byrne, Ian Bannen as Alan Andrews and Kenneth Griffith as Dr Shole, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Suspect has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Suspect page.
If you liked it. Fans of Suspect tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Suspect (1960)?
- In US, Suspect is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Suspect worth watching?
- Suspect holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Suspect?
- Suspect stars Tony Britton, Virginia Maskell, Ian Bannen, Kenneth Griffith and Peter Cushing.
- When was Suspect released?
- Suspect was released in 1960, with a runtime of about 81 minutes.