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1967115 minThriller, Mystery, Drama

The Deadly Affair

Is The Deadly Affair a Hit or Flop?

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Is The Deadly Affair worth watching? With a rating of 6.2/10, this Thriller, Mystery, Drama film is a mixed-bag for fans of the genre. Read on for our detailed analysis and user reviews.

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The Deadly Affair Synopsis

Charles Dobbs is a British secret agent investigating the apparent suicide of Foreign Office official Samuel Fennan. Dobbs suspects that Fennan's wife, Elsa, a survivor of a Nazi Germany extermination camp, might have some clues, but other officials want Dobbs to drop the case. So Dobbs hires a retiring inspector, Mendel, to quietly make inquiries. Dobbs isn't at all sure as there are a number of anomalies that simply can't be explained away. Dobbs is also having trouble at home with his errant wife, whom he very much loves, having frequent affairs. He's also pleased to see an old friend, Dieter Frey, who he recruited after the war. With the assistance of a colleague and a retired policeman, Dobbs tries to piece together just who is the spy and who in fact assassinated Fennan.

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Top Cast

James Mason
James MasonCharles Dobbs
Simone Signoret
Simone SignoretElsa Fennan
Maximilian Schell
Maximilian SchellDieter Frey
Harriet Andersson
Harriet AnderssonAnn Dobbs
Harry Andrews
Harry AndrewsInspector Mendel
Kenneth Haigh
Kenneth HaighBill Appleby
Roy Kinnear
Roy KinnearAdam Scarr
Max Adrian
Max AdrianMorton - Adviser
Lynn Redgrave
Lynn RedgraveVirgin Bumpus
Robert Flemyng
Robert FlemyngSamuel Fennan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is The Deadly Affair worth watching?

The Deadly Affair has received mixed reviews with a 6.2/10 rating. It might be worth watching if you're a fan of Thriller, Mystery, Drama movies.

Is The Deadly Affair hit or flop?

The Deadly Affair has received average ratings (6.2/10), performing moderately with audiences.

What genre is The Deadly Affair?

The Deadly Affair is a Thriller, Mystery, Drama movie that Charles Dobbs is a British secret agent investigating the apparent suicide of Foreign Office official Samuel Fennan. Dobbs suspects that Fennan's wife...

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