Guilty by Suspicion (1991): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Guilty by Suspicion is a 1991 drama directed by Irwin Winkler, starring Robert De Niro, George Wendt and Annette Bening. It runs 1 hour 45 minutes and earned $9.5 million worldwide. Critics gave it 68% on Rotten Tomatoes and 64 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 45m (105 min)
- Director
- Irwin Winkler
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Warner Bros.
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Guilty by Suspicion About?
The premise of Guilty by Suspicion without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
During the McCarthy era, acclaimed Hollywood director David Merrill finds himself under intense scrutiny from the House Committee on Un-American Activities. Refusing to cooperate with the committee initially leads to professional setbacks and increasing pressure from the FBI. As Merrill grapples with the consequences for his career and family, he eventually chooses to testify, believing it’s the right thing to do. His actions inspire those around him to stand up for their beliefs and confront injustice.
Guilty by Suspicion Themes & Keywords
· 32 tags- hollywood blacklist
- 1950s
- politician
- politics
- washington d.c.
- blacklisting
- reference to darryl f zanuck
- reference to darryl f. zanuck
- year 1951
- prologue
- scene during opening credits
- social commentary
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- cigarette smoking
- driving a car over a cliff
- director
- huac house unamerican activities committee
- u.s. congress
- live action
- female pedal pumping
- cold war era
- cold war
- camera
- film camera
- large format camera
- u.s. representative
- u.s. house of representatives
- american politics
- film director
- lingerie slip
- blacklist
- political persecution
- hearings
Guilty by Suspicion Cast
Robert De Niro leads the cast, with George Wendt and Annette Bening. Directed by Irwin Winkler; 9 actors are credited in all.
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Director Irwin Winkler
Also Starring in Guilty by Suspicion
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Guilty by Suspicion Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Guilty by Suspicion 68% on Rotten Tomatoes and 64 on Metacritic.
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Rotten Tomatoes 68% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 55%
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Metacritic 64 Metascore
User score 7.5
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TMDB 65% User score
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Guilty by Suspicion Plot Summary
What happens in Guilty by Suspicion from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
David Merrill, a prominent director in the 1950s Hollywood scene, finds himself in a tumultuous environment upon returning from a film scout abroad. The escalating McCarthyism and the Red Scare have instigated significant chaos among his peers in the film industry. As the treachery unfolds, his friend Larry Nolan is compelled to name names. Under the pressure of the FBI and the Congressional Oversight Committee, Nolan identifies various individuals, including Merrill, as potential supporters of communism. Despite their minimal connections to the actual Communist Party, they face overwhelming coercion to distance themselves from leftist ideologies.
Full summary
The whole story of Guilty by Suspicion, scene by scene
Guilty by Suspicion Box Office
Guilty by Suspicion grossed $9.5 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$9.5M
- US & Canada
- $9.5M
Guilty by Suspicion Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Guilty by Suspicion.
How Well Do You Know Guilty by Suspicion?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Cars in Guilty by Suspicion
12 cars on screen, including the Jaguar XK 120 Replica and the 1951 Lincoln Cosmopolitan.
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1941 Chevrolet Master De Luxe Important role -
1949 Oldsmobile 76 Futuramic Important role
Guilty by Suspicion Also Known As
20 alternative titles, including “Culpado por Suspeita” and “La liste noire”.
- Also known as
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- Culpado por Suspeita
- La liste noire
- Verdacht Dus Schuldig
- Indiziato di reato
- Schuldig bei Verdacht
- Caza de brujas
- אשם על פי חשד
- Виновен по подозрению
- Feketelistán
- 비공개
- 嫌疑犯, დამნაშავე ეჭვმიტანილი
- Culpable
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- Předem vinni
- Lista neagră
- Acorralat per la justícia
- Väärä totuus
- Oskyldigt misstänkt
- Czarna lista Hollywood
- Na Lista Negra
- Şüphe ve Ceza
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Guilty by Suspicion FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Guilty by Suspicion, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Guilty by Suspicion?
Guilty by Suspicion runs 1 hour 45 minutes (105 minutes).
When was Guilty by Suspicion released?
Guilty by Suspicion was released on March 15, 1991.
Who directed Guilty by Suspicion?
Guilty by Suspicion was directed by Irwin Winkler.
More films by Irwin Winkler Who is in the cast of Guilty by Suspicion?
Guilty by Suspicion stars Robert De Niro, George Wendt and Annette Bening, among 9 credited actors.
How much did Guilty by Suspicion make at the box office?
Guilty by Suspicion grossed $9.5 million worldwide.
How is Guilty by Suspicion rated?
Guilty by Suspicion has 68% on Rotten Tomatoes, 64 on Metacritic and 65% on TMDB.
Does Guilty by Suspicion have a post-credit scene?
No. Guilty by Suspicion has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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