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October 1966 (UK)
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A British agent sets out to uncover the hidden facts behind a British government employee's suicide. | add synopsis
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Nominated for 5 BAFTA Film Awards.
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Gloomy but sophisticated cold-war thriller
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(Complete credited cast) | James Mason | ... | Charles Dobbs |
 | Simone Signoret | ... | Elsa Fennan |
 | Maximilian Schell | ... | Dieter Frey |
| Harriet Andersson | ... | Ann Dobbs |
| Harry Andrews | ... | Insp. Mendel |
| Kenneth Haigh | ... | Bill Appleby |
| Roy Kinnear | ... | Adam Scarr |
| Max Adrian | ... | Adviser (Marlene Dietrich) |
 | Lynn Redgrave | ... | Virgin (segment "Macbeth") |
| Robert Flemyng | ... | Samuel Fennan |
| Leslie Sands | ... | Inspector |
| Corin Redgrave | ... | David |
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115 min | USA:107 min
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1.85 : 1 more
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Mono (Westrex Recording System)
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As with all 1960's films, time hasn't been kind to this clever slant on the cold-war theme. However, one can imagine that at the time of its release, the film's stylish direction, cool bossa nova soundtrack and unusual filming technique was very "in vogue". Unfortunately, the then unrelenting interest in James Bond and Harry Palmer has meant that The Deadly Affair is one of these little known, understated thrillers that are shown late at night on satellite TV. The film's gloominess is intentional - the film having been deliberately exposed briefly to make the colour appear dull. You could say that this reflects the frustration and despondence of the main character, Dobbs. James Mason, who always seems to be cast as the down-trodden tragi-hero, plays Dobbs with consummate ease. He is supported by a long list of familiar faces including Harry Andrews as an unassuming retired policemen. The best part of the film for me is when Fannen is tailed by Mendel during a lengthy chase on foot through London. An elongated version of Quincy Jones' theme tune provides the right level of excitement to what would initially be quite a staid scene.