Suspect (1987): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Suspect is a 1987 drama thriller directed by Peter Yates, starring Liam Neeson, Dennis Quaid and Joe Mantegna. It runs 2 hours 1 minute and earned $18.8 million worldwide. Critics gave it 53 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 1m (121 min)
- Director
- Peter Yates
- Original language
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Dutch - Studio
- TriStar Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Suspect About?
The premise of Suspect without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A man's life unravels when his stepdaughter accuses him of a crime, plunging him into a whirlwind of suspicion. Determined to prove his innocence and salvage his reputation, he confronts painful memories and a complex past. He races against time to uncover the truth and clear his name, battling accusations that threaten to destroy everything he holds dear.
Suspect Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- jury
- deaf mute
- suicide
- judge
- murder
- jury trial
- courtroom stunt
- chase
- knife held to throat
- bare chested male
- pay phone
- telephone
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- taxi
- american justice
- criminal justice system
- voir dire
- material witness
- collusion
- one word title
- begins with suicide
- suicide by gunshot
- 1980s
- female attorney
- public defender
- sequestered jury
- testifying in court
- cufflink
- murder trial
- breaking a rule
- murder of a woman
- vietnam war veteran
- reference to abraham lincoln
- gun in mouth
- legal thriller
- man
- judicial system
- electric chair
- live action
- corrupt judge
- license plate
- hotel
- heavy rain
- rain
- breaking a window
- breaking into a car
- breaking a car window
- cross examination
- kiss
- supreme court justice
- federal judge
Suspect Cast
Liam Neeson leads the cast, with Dennis Quaid and Joe Mantegna. Directed by Peter Yates; 10 actors are credited in all.
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Director Peter Yates
Also Starring in Suspect
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Suspect Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Suspect 53 on Metacritic.
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Metacritic 53 Metascore
User score 7.5
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TMDB 65% User score
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Suspect Plot Summary
What happens in Suspect from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 11 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 1-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
As the inquiry into the brutal murder of Togashi stagnates, largely due to the suspect’s seemingly unimpeachable alibi, law enforcement finds themselves struggling to untangle a complex web of deception. In the midst of this turmoil, Yasuko Hanaoka (Yasuko Matsuyuki), a single mother and restaurant owner, becomes the focal point of scrutiny after the sudden death of her ex-husband. The reclusive but brilliant Tetsuya Ishigami (Shinichi Tsutsumi), whose daily interactions with Yasuko provide the only spark in his otherwise isolated life, is pulled into the chaos, offering his help to Yasuko and her daughter Misato as they attempt to navigate their precarious situation.
Full summary
The whole story of Suspect, scene by scene
Suspect Box Office
Suspect grossed $18.8 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$18.8M
- US & Canada
- $18.8M
Suspect Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Suspect.
How Well Do You Know Suspect?
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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Who is the main female character in 'Suspect'?
Cars in Suspect
51 cars on screen, including the 1980 Chevrolet Chevette and the 1974 Honda Civic.
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1980 Chevrolet Chevette Important role -
1974 Honda Civic Important role -
1987 Cadillac Sedan DeVille Minor role -
1981 Dodge Diplomat Minor role
Suspect Also Known As
21 alternative titles, including “Sospechoso” and “Suspect dangereux”.
- Also known as
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- Sospechoso
- Suspect dangereux
- Ύποπτοι
- Sob Suspeita
- Suspect - Unter Verdacht
- Epäilty
- Suspect - Presunto colpevole
- Mistenkt
- חשוד
- Podejrzany
- A gyanúsított
- Підозрюваний
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- 의혹의 밤
- 铁律柔情
- Podezřelý
- Misstänkt
- Подозреваемый
- Suspectul de crimă
- Under mistanke
- 嫌疑犯
- Sospitós
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Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including The Suspect, Prime Suspect and The Suspect.
Suspect FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, post-credit scenes and language of Suspect, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Suspect?
Suspect runs 2 hours 1 minute (121 minutes).
When was Suspect released?
Suspect was released on October 23, 1987.
Who directed Suspect?
Suspect was directed by Peter Yates.
More films by Peter Yates Who is in the cast of Suspect?
Suspect stars Liam Neeson, Dennis Quaid and Joe Mantegna, among 10 credited actors.
How much did Suspect make at the box office?
Suspect grossed $18.8 million worldwide.
How is Suspect rated?
Suspect has 53 on Metacritic and 65% on TMDB.
Does Suspect have a post-credit scene?
No. Suspect has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Suspect in?
The original language of Suspect is Dutch.
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