
Victim
- Basil Dearden
- 1961
- 1h 40m
- Drama, Thriller, Classic
Creating quite a stir in its time in Britain, the first English film to directly name homosexuality by giving it a positive portrayal, it is a riveting neo-noir that is now considered a classic.
Synopsis
In early 1960s London, lawyer Melville Farr is on the road to success. He is winning cases in court and has a loving marriage. However, when blackmailers link Farr to a young gay man, everything he has worked to build is now threatened. All the more so because of Britain's legal framework at the time. Instead of backing down, Farr decides to fight.

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Language
English, Latin
Also known as
Ο Εκβιαστής
Festival screenings
Country
Subtitles
Greek
Age rating
12+
Official Selection - International Competition
Venice Film Festival
1961
Nomination for Best Actor (Dirk Bogarde)
BAFTA
1962
Nomination for Best Screenplay
BAFTA
1962
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