Prime Suspect(1982)
Prime Suspect Synopsis
A respectable businessman becomes the prime suspect in the abduction and murder of several young girls. He is hounded by the media and disowned by his friends and neighbours.
Prime Suspect (1982) is a drama and thriller film directed by Noel Black, released on January 20, 1982 with a runtime of 1h 36m. It stars Mike Farrell, Teri Garr, Veronica Cartwright and Lane Smith. Viewers rate it 6.7 out of 10 across 7 ratings.
- Director:
- Noel Black
- Writers:
- Douglas Graham, Jeffrey Bloom, Steven Nalevansky
- Producers:
- Jon Avnet, Steve Tisch
- Cinematographer:
- Reynaldo Villalobos
- Production:
- Tisch/Avnet Television Inc.
- Status:
- Released
Prime Suspect Cast & Crew
Main cast
Mike Farrell
as Frank Staplin
Teri Garr
as Amy McCleary
Veronica Cartwright
as Janice Staplin
Lane Smith
as Tom Keating
Barry Corbin
as Bob Austin
Nan Martin
as Sonia Lindstrom
James Sloyan
as John Malloy
Terry Kiser
as Lyman
Charles Aidman
Matthew Faison
Peter Hobbs
- Ray Girardin
Ray Girardin
Key crew
Directed by Noel Black, written by Douglas Graham, Jeffrey Bloom and Steven Nalevansky, produced by Jon Avnet and Steve Tisch.
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Prime Suspect Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.7/10 from 7 ratings.
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Prime Suspect – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Prime Suspect online?
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Prime Suspect (1982) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Prime Suspect?
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The main cast of Prime Suspect (1982) includes Mike Farrell, Teri Garr, Veronica Cartwright, Lane Smith and Barry Corbin. The film was directed by Noel Black. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Prime Suspect released?
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Prime Suspect was released on January 20, 1982 and runs for 1h 36m.
Is Prime Suspect worth watching?
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Prime Suspect (1982) holds an average rating of 6.7 out of 10 from 7 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and thriller films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.