---
title: "Expos\u00e9"
year: 1976
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/expose-1976"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 39924
imdb_id: "tt0072960"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 84
community_rating: 4.9
vote_count: 43
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Exposé (1976) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/expose-1976

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

The film Exposé, directed by James Kenelm Clarke, is a movie that tells the story of a writer. A paranoid writer is unable to get started on his second novel, indicating that the film explores the challenges of creative work. He hires a secretary, which sets off a chain of events that complicates his life. The film's plot is centered around the writer's struggles and the consequences of hiring a secretary. The story is described in multiple sources, including The Movie Database and Letterboxd, with consistent descriptions of the plot. The film's director, James Kenelm Clarke, is also credited with directing another film called Trauma, which has a similar plot description. The term exposé can also refer to a public revelation of something discreditable, but in this context, it is the title of the film.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A struggling author finds his life spiraling after hiring a new secretary."

### Why Watch
- tense narrative
- character-driven mystery

### Caveats & Content Note
- slow pacing
- limited scope
- Tone & Suitability: This film contains themes of psychological distress and suspense.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: suspenseful, paranoid, psychological

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | FlixFling | Fawesome | Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | BFI Player | None | Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| **Canada (CA)** | FlixFling | Tubi TV, Midnight Pulp | FlixFling |
| **Australia (AU)** | None | None | Google Play Movies, YouTube |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: James Kenelm Clarke
- **Networks / Studios**: Norfolk International Pictures

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Udo Kier** as *Paul Martin*
- **Linda Hayden** as *Linda*
- **Fiona Richmond** as *Suzanne*
- **Patsy Smart** as *Mrs. Aston*
- **Vic Armstrong** as *Big Youth*
- **Karl Howman** as *Small Youth*
- **Sydney Knight** as *Smedley*
- **Brian Smedley-Aston** as *Simon Hindstatt*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the premise?
A writer struggling to begin his second novel hires a secretary, leading to unexpected complications.

### Q: What genre is the film?
It is a psychological thriller.

### Q: Who is the protagonist?
The protagonist is a writer experiencing paranoia.

### Q: Does the writer succeed in his work?
The writer is unable to get started on his second novel.

### Q: What triggers the conflict?
The arrival of a new secretary initiates the writer's troubles.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [‎Exposé (1976) directed by James Kenelm Clarke • Reviews, film + cast ...](https://letterboxd.com/film/expose-1976/)
- [Exposé (group) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Expos%C3%A9_(group))
- [Trauma (1976) - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0072960/)
- [EXPOSÉ Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/expos%C3%A9)
- [Exposé (1976) — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/39924-expose)
- [Exposé - definition of exposé by The Free Dictionary](https://www.thefreedictionary.com/expos%c3%a9)

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