Victim (1962): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Victim is a 1962 drama directed by Basil Dearden, starring Dirk Bogarde, Dennis Price and Sylvia Syms. It runs 1 hour 30 minutes and earned $25,962 worldwide. It earned 2 award nominations, including Best British Actor at the BAFTA 1962. Critics gave it 85 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 30m (90 min)
- Director
- Basil Dearden
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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Czech - Studio
- Rank Film Distributors
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Victim About?
The premise of Victim without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
In a quiet Czech town near the border, the close relationship between Irina and her son Igor is tragically disrupted when he is violently assaulted by three Roma men. Consumed by grief and struggling to understand what happened, Irina begins to question her son's version of events. As she investigates, she uncovers unsettling discrepancies that lead her down a disturbing path, threatening to unravel her world.
Victim Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- homosexuality
- blackmail
- barrister
- homophobia
- closeted homosexual
- homosexual relationship
- gay protagonist
- england
- gay slur
- gay couple
- gay hairdresser
- reference to caliban
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- incriminating photograph
- reference to charles dickens' oliver twist
- blackmailed for being gay
- gay actor plays a gay character
- group of gay men
- husband wife relationship
- gay
- london england
- united kingdom
- great britain
- lawyer
- extortion
- homosexual affair
- telephone call
- jail cell
- police interrogation
- arrest
- blackmail letter
- blackmail ring
- lip reading
- barbershop
- police officer
- blind man
- compromising letter
- bartender
- phone booth
- car salesman
- kiss
- fireplace
- cafe
- scrapbook
- newspaper
- punched in the face
- punching bag
- telegram
- garage door
- photo of wife on desk
- reference to judas iscariot
Victim Cast
Dirk Bogarde leads the cast, with Dennis Price and Sylvia Syms. Directed by Basil Dearden; 10 actors are credited in all.
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Director Basil Dearden
Also Starring in Victim
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Victim Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Victim 85 on Metacritic.
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Metacritic 85 Metascore
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TMDB 74% User score
See on TMDB
Victim Plot Summary
What happens in Victim from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Melville Farr, Dirk Bogarde, is a successful barrister with a thriving London practice. He is on course to become a Queen’s Counsel, and people are already talking of him being appointed a judge. One day, Farr receives a call from Jack “Boy” Barrett, Dennis Price, a young working-class gay man with whom he previously had a romantic friendship. Farr, who is apparently happily married to Laura, Sylvia Syms, assumes Barrett wants to blackmail him about their relationship, so he does not listen and tells Barrett not to call him again. In reality, however, Barrett has been trying to reach Farr to appeal for help, because he has fallen prey to blackmailers who have a picture of Farr and Barrett in a vehicle together.
Full summary
The whole story of Victim, scene by scene
Victim Box Office
Victim grossed $25,962 worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$26K
- International
- $26K
Victim Awards & Nominations
Victim earned 2 award nominations, including Best British Actor at the BAFTA 1962.
2 nominations1 ceremony
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BAFTA 1962 2 nominations- Nominated Best British Actor – Dirk Bogarde
- Nominated Best British Screenplay
Victim Trailers & Videos
2 videos: 2 trailers.
- Trailer Victim (1961) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HD 1080p]
How Well Do You Know Victim?
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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Who portrays the barrister Melville Farr?
Cars in Victim
29 cars on screen, including the 1960 Ambassador and the 1958 Bristol 406.
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1958 Bristol 406 Important role -
1954 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith LWB Important role -
1957 Wolseley 6/90 Series II Important role
Victim Also Known As
11 alternative titles, including “Meu Passado me Condena” and “Fallet Barrett”.
- Also known as
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- Meu Passado me Condena
- Fallet Barrett
- La victime
- Víctima
- Der Teufelskreis
- Жертва
- 受害者
- 희생자
- Uhattu
- Fallet Barret
- La víctima
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Victim FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Awards
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of Victim, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Victim?
Victim runs 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).
When was Victim released?
Victim was released on February 5, 1962.
Who directed Victim?
Victim was directed by Basil Dearden.
More films by Basil Dearden Who is in the cast of Victim?
Victim stars Dirk Bogarde, Dennis Price and Sylvia Syms, among 10 credited actors.
How much did Victim make at the box office?
Victim grossed $25,962 worldwide.
How is Victim rated?
Victim has 85 on Metacritic and 74% on TMDB.
Was Victim nominated for any awards?
Victim received 2 nominations across 1 ceremony.
Does Victim have a post-credit scene?
No. Victim has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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