Synopsis
The Deadly Affair (1967) follows a seasoned intelligence officer who suspects foul play when a Foreign Office official’s apparent suicide reveals inconsistencies during a routine inquiry. As he continues investigating against orders, uncovering connections to a covert espionage network, institutional resistance and personal entanglements intensify the situation. This British espionage thriller blends procedural inquiry, subdued tension, and moral ambiguity in an examination of loyalty, deception, and the quiet erosion of trust.
Selected disc options for The Deadly Affair
| Extras | Imprint BD-B/AU 2023 | Indicator BD-ALL/US 2017 | Sony DVD-R-0/US 2011 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Audio Commentary by Michael Brooke and Johnny Mains | has extra | ||
| Lumet’s London: The Locations of “The Deadly Affair” | has extra | ||
| A Different Kind of Spy: Paul Dehn’s “Deadly Affair” - Interview with David Kipen on Writer Paul Dehn | has extra | ||
| Take One and Move On - Interview with Camera Operator Brian West | has extra | ||
| The Guardian Lecture with Sidney Lumet | has extra | ||
| The National Film Theatre Lecture with James Mason | has extra | ||
| Stills Gallery | has extra | ||
| Theatrical Trailer | has extra |
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Notes
- Imprint’s Blu-ray is included in the “Directed by Sidney Lumet, Vol. 1” box set with The Pawnbroker (1964), The Group (1966), The Deadly Affair (1967), The Offence (1973) and Serpico (1973).
- Indicator’s Blu-ray includes a booklet with writing by Thirza Wakefield. Reissued without booklet (2020/05/25).
- Sony’s DVD-R contains no extras.
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