Review of Victim (1961) by Jose Luis M — 20 Jan 2015

Correcta producciÃ²n brtÃ nica que aborda el tema del homosexualismo, en una Ã¨poca donde era censurado.

This review of Victim (1961) was written by Jose Luis M on 20 Jan 2015.

Victim has generally received very positive reviews.

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A powerful film about the incrimination of homosexuality in Britain, Bogarde plays a closeted attorney who tries to find out who is blackmailing…

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By Issac L (177) on 07 Apr 2012

Half a century's age, this hidden curio from UK cinema revolves around a series of homosexual blackmailing cases (while men could be put in…

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By Ripö M (410) on 19 Oct 2010

At one time, it was a crime to be who you are and to love who you choose. Thankfully, since this time capsule, things have gotten better…

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By Jyoti M (6) on 16 Nov 2010

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By Lynda M (383) on 16 Nov 2010

Still banned in US cities, but you can see it anywhere else…

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By James H (4,675) on 16 Nov 2010

I just had a hard time getting into this film. Dirk Bogarde is really great, all the elements are there, but it was cold and uninvolving…

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By Matt Looker (202) for Total Film (3,532) on 06 Feb 2013

The intensity of Bogarde's performance, not least where he confesses to wife Sylvia Syms his homosexual desires, transcends the film's well-intentioned…

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By Wendy Ide (1,500) for Times (UK) (2,458) on 13 Mar 2015

[Victim] is a snapshot of social history that has dated in the past 40 years. But it is well worth watching for Dirk Bogarde's superb performance…

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