The Deadly Affair 1967
“From the author of "The Spy Who Came in from the Cold"”
What is The Deadly Affair?
The Deadly Affair is a 1967 thriller, mystery, and drama film directed by Sidney Lumet from a script by Paul Dehn, starring James Mason. The film follows British secret agent Charles Dobbs as he investigates the apparent suicide of Foreign Office official Samuel Fennan, uncovering unexplained anomalies that push him to hire a retiring inspector named Mendel for quiet inquiries while dealing with his own troubled home
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1967
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 115 minutes
- Release date
- Jan 26, 1967
- Studios
- Sidney Lumet Film Productions, Columbia Pictures
- Genres
- Thriller, Mystery, Drama
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Overview
The Deadly Affair is a 1967 thriller, mystery, and drama film directed by Sidney Lumet from a script by Paul Dehn, starring James Mason. The film follows British secret agent Charles Dobbs as he investigates the apparent suicide of Foreign Office official Samuel Fennan, uncovering unexplained anomalies that push him to hire a retiring inspector named Mendel for quiet inquiries while dealing with his own troubled home life.
The film holds cultural significance as a cinematic work based on the author of The Spy Who Came in from the Cold, capturing the espionage and mystery genres of its era. It runs for one hour and fifty-five minutes and was released in the United States on January 26, 1967.
Should you watch it?
“British secret agent Charles Dobbs investigates the suspicious apparent suicide of a Foreign Office official.”
- It stars James Mason and was directed by Sidney Lumet.
- It comes from the author of The Spy Who Came in from the Cold.
- It features a complex plot involving unexplained anomalies in an official's apparent suicide.
- It has an unrated status and a runtime of one hour and fifty-five minutes.
Watch it if you enjoy classic espionage thrillers directed by Sidney Lumet and starring James Mason.
The tone is suspenseful and dramatic, set within a mystery format suitable for viewers looking for a classic spy film.
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Is The Deadly Affair worth watching?
It features direction by Sidney Lumet, a script by Paul Dehn, and stars James Mason, making it a notable entry from the author of The Spy Who Came in from the Cold.
What is the runtime or binge duration?
The film has a runtime of one hour and fifty-five minutes.
What are the essential viewing episodes?
The Deadly Affair is a feature film rather than a television series, so it is viewed as a single complete movie.
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