# Victim (1961)

> A married London barrister risks his career and reputation to dismantle a blackmail ring empowered by England’s criminalization of homosexuality.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/27945

## Facts

- Runtime: 101 min
- Genres: Drama, Crime, Thriller
- Director: Basil Dearden
- Cast: Dirk Bogarde, Sylvia Syms, Dennis Price, Anthony Nicholls, Peter Copley, Norman Bird, Peter McEnery, Donald Churchill
- TMDB rating: 7.5/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0055597/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: mild
- Mood: melancholic, tense, compassionate, classic cinema night, social issue film discussion

## Synopsis

A gripping exploration of societal norms and personal identity unfolds in this groundbreaking drama.

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