The Interview (1998): Cast, Plot & Where to Watch
The Interview is a 1998 crime drama directed by Craig Monahan, starring Hugo Weaving as Eddie Rodney Fleming, Tony Martin and Robert Davis. It runs 1 hour 44 minutes. Stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Hoopla, or rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 44m (104 min)
- Director
- Craig Monahan
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Pointblank Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Interview About?
The premise of The Interview without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Two minds… one truth A duel between a suspected murderer and a detective pressed by people who want results. But whose skin is really wanted?
The Interview Themes & Keywords
· 18 tags- police interrogation
- murder suspect
- serial killer
- denying guilt
- internal affairs
- tough cop
- mind game
- rock bottom
- getting away with murder
- unhappy ending
- oceania
- police interview
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- psychology
- directorial debut
- two word title
- australia
- suspense
- independent film
Where to Watch The Interview
Stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Hoopla, or rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. US availability and prices from JustWatch.
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The Interview Cast & Characters
Hugo Weaving leads the cast as Eddie Rodney Fleming, with Tony Martin as Det. Sgt. John Steele and Robert Davis as Detective. Directed by Craig Monahan; 15 actors are credited in all.
- Director Craig Monahan
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Hugo Weaving as Eddie Rodney Fleming - Tony Martin as Det. Sgt. John Steele
- Robert Davis as Detective
- Aaron Jeffery as Det. Sr. Const. Wayne Prior
Also Starring in The Interview
· 11 more- Libby Stone Mrs. Beecroft
- Doug Dew Beecroft
- Paul Sonkkila Det. Insp. Jackson
- Glynis Angel Det. Robran
- Michael Caton Barry Walls
- Peter McCauley Det. Hudson
- Leverne McDonnell Solicitor
- Andrew Bayly Const. Prowse
- Sue Broberg Maria Garabaldi
- Pat Cavanaugh Detective
- Polly Crooke Fingers
The Interview Plot Summary
What happens in The Interview from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Edward Rodney Fleming is a man living alone after losing his job and his wife. One morning, John Steele, a Detective Sergeant, and his subordinate, Wayne Prior, break into Fleming’s apartment. They rough him up, ransack his belongings, and haul him away to the police station in handcuffs.
Full summary
The whole story of The Interview, scene by scene
The Interview Trailers & Videos
The trailer of The Interview.
How Well Do You Know The Interview?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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- Question 10: not answered
Who is the man taken to the police station and interrogated for the stolen‑car case?
Cars in The Interview
4 cars on screen, including the 1996 Ford LTD and the 1963 Holden Special EH.
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1996 Ford LTD Minor role -
1963 Holden Special EH Minor role -
1966 Mercedes-Benz 250 SE W108 Minor role -
Peugeot 404 Background role
The Interview Also Known As
3 alternative titles, including “Интервью” and “人是你杀的？”.
- Also known as
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- Интервью
- 人是你杀的？
- A Entrevista
Seen The Interview?
Movies Like The Interview
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including The Killers, The Inquisitor and The Suspect.
The Interview FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch and post-credit scenes of The Interview, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Interview?
The Interview runs 1 hour 44 minutes (104 minutes).
When was The Interview released?
The Interview was released on March 3, 1998.
Who directed The Interview?
The Interview was directed by Craig Monahan.
More films by Craig Monahan Who is in the cast of The Interview?
The Interview stars Hugo Weaving as Eddie Rodney Fleming, Tony Martin as Det. Sgt. John Steele and Robert Davis as Detective, among 15 credited actors.
Where can I watch The Interview?
In the US, The Interview is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Hoopla and Tubi TV and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home (availability from JustWatch).
Does The Interview have a post-credit scene?
No. The Interview has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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