Victim (1961): cast, story & where to watch
1961 · Film · ★ 7.4
Released in 1961, Victim is a thriller, drama and crime film directed by Basil Dearden, running about 100 minutes. “A Scorching Drama of the Most Un-talked About Subject Of Our Time!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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 the secretly closeted Farr to a young gay man, everything Farr has worked for is threatened. But instead of giving in, Farr decides to fight.
Who’s in it. Victim stars Dirk Bogarde as Melville Farr, Sylvia Syms as Laura Farr, Dennis Price as Calloway and Anthony Nicholls as Lord Charles Fullbrook, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.4/10, Victim has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Criterion Channel and TCM and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Victim page.
If you liked it. Fans of Victim tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Victim (1961)?
- In US, Victim is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and Criterion Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Victim worth watching?
- Victim holds an audience score of 7.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and crime. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Victim?
- Victim stars Dirk Bogarde, Sylvia Syms, Dennis Price, Anthony Nicholls and Peter Copley.
- When was Victim released?
- Victim was released in 1961, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.