Suspect 1987
“She's a lawyer who broke two laws of her profession... Never get involved with a juror and don't look for clues in dangerous places.”
What is Suspect?
Suspect is a film first released in 1987. Catalogued under Crime, Drama, Thriller.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1987
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 121 minutes
- Release date
- Oct 23, 1987
- Studios
- ML Delphi Premier Productions, TriStar Pictures
- Genres
- Crime, Drama, Thriller
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Overview
Suspect is a film first released in 1987. Catalogued under Crime, Drama, Thriller. Produced and broadcast by ML Delphi Premier Productions, TriStar Pictures. Current status: Released.
Should you watch it?
“A deaf veteran is accused of murder, but his public defender uncovers deeper conspiracies.”
- Features performances by Cher, Dennis Quaid and Liam Neeson.
- Engages with a high‑stakes legal mystery.
- Directed by Peter Yates, known for tight pacing.
- At over two hours, the runtime may feel lengthy for some viewers.
Watch it if you enjoy tense courtroom dramas with investigative twists.
The film contains mature themes of murder, suicide, and legal intrigue, suitable for adult audiences.
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Frequently asked questions
Who directed Suspect (1987)?
Suspect was directed by Peter Yates.
Which actors have leading roles in the film?
The film stars Cher, Dennis Quaid, and Liam Neeson.
What genre does Suspect belong to?
It is classified as a crime, drama, and thriller legal film.
When was Suspect released in the United States?
Suspect was released on October 23, 1987 in the US.
What is the central conflict of the story?
The plot follows a deaf, mute homeless veteran accused of murder and a public defender who doubts his guilt.
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