Click here to copy URL

Guilty by Suspicion

Rating
6.1
1,639
Ratings
Plugin not supported.
where to watch
Pro reviews
5
3
1
1
Original title
Guilty by Suspicion
Year
Running time
105 min.
Country
United States United States
Director
Screenwriter
Cast
Music
Cinematography
Producer
Genre
Drama | 1950s. Politics. Film In Film
Synopsis
David Merrill (Robert De Niro), a fictitious 1950s Hollywood director, returns from filming abroad in France to find that his loyalty has been called into question by the House Committee on Un-American Activities and he is unable to work until cleared. Before being called, his highest priority had been his work to the extent of leaving his wife (Annette Bening) and son (Luke Edwards) alone for months at a time. He initially refuses to implicate others or himself in a private meeting with Roy Cohn and a studio lawyer. This decision initially to stick to his principles first leaves him unable to work in his profession, even with films and producers he never would have worked with before. Harassment by the FBI leaves him unable to work on Broadway, with advertising agencies, or even in a small film repair shop. Finally, having fallen so far, and tempted with a new offer to direct a film from his old studio (if he testifies)...
Awards
1991: Cannes Film Festival: Nominated for Palme d'Or (Best Film)
Critics' reviews
Movie Soulmates' ratings
Register so you can access movie recommendations tailored to your movie taste.
Friends' ratings
Register so you can check out ratings by your friends, family members, and like-minded members of the FA community.
Is the synopsis/plot summary missing? Do you want to report a spoiler, error or omission? Please send us a message.
If you are not a registered user please send us an email to [email protected]

All copyrighted material (movie posters, DVD covers, stills, trailers) and trademarks belong to their respective producers and/or distributors.

For US ratings information please visit: www.mpaa.org www.filmratings.com www.parentalguide.org

User history
Guilty by Suspicion
1991
Irwin Winkler
6.1
(1,639)
arrow