
Guilty by Suspicion
All it took was a whisper
Directed by Irwin Winkler
Produced by Warner Bros. Pictures, Regency Enterprises
A tense historical drama about McCarthyism and the Hollywood blacklist, exploring how accusation and suspicion can destroy a career and life.
Owing to his alleged involvement with communist parties, film director David Merrill is forbidden from working in Hollywood. He decides to fight for his rights and faces numerous challenges.
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Is Guilty by Suspicion sad? Yes. More sad than 75% of films.
Is Guilty by Suspicion scary? Not especially. Less frightening than 65% of films.
Is Guilty by Suspicion violent? Not especially. Less violent than 64% of films.
Does Guilty by Suspicion end with hope? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
Is Guilty by Suspicion easy watching? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
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Like Guilty by Suspicion
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