The Human Factor(1979)
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The Human Factor Synopsis
When a leak of information in the African section of British Intelligence is discovered, a security man is brought in to investigate.
The Human Factor (1979) is a thriller film directed by Otto Preminger, released on December 18, 1979 with a runtime of 1h 55m. It stars Nicol Williamson, Richard Attenborough, Derek Jacobi and John Gielgud. Viewers rate it 5.8 out of 10 across 33 ratings.
- Director:
- Otto Preminger
- Writers:
- Graham Greene, Tom Stoppard
- Producers:
- Otto Preminger
- Cinematographer:
- Mike Molloy
- Composer:
- Gary Logan
- Production:
- Wheel Productions, The Rank Organisation, The Sigma Production
- Budget:
- $5,500,000
- Revenue:
- $376,050
- Status:
- Released
The Human Factor (1979) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for The Human Factor before you stream it.
The Human Factor Cast & Crew
Main cast
Nicol Williamson
as Maurice Castle
Richard Attenborough
as Colonel John Daintry
Derek Jacobi
as Arthur Davis
John Gielgud
as Brigadier Tomlinson
Iman
as Sarah
Joop Doderer
as Cornelius Muller
Robert Morley
as Doctor Percival
Ann Todd
as Castle's Mother
- Anthony Woodruff
Anthony Woodruff
as Dr Barker
Keith Marsh
as Porter
Gary Forbes
as Sam
Angela Thorne
as Lady Mary Hargreaves
Key crew
Directed by Otto Preminger, written by Graham Greene and Tom Stoppard, produced by Otto Preminger.
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The Human Factor Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.8/10 from 33 ratings.
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The Human Factor – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Human Factor online?
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The Human Factor (1979) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Human Factor?
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The main cast of The Human Factor (1979) includes Nicol Williamson, Richard Attenborough, Derek Jacobi, John Gielgud and Iman. The film was directed by Otto Preminger. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Human Factor released?
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The Human Factor was released on December 18, 1979 and runs for 1h 55m.
Is The Human Factor worth watching?
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The Human Factor (1979) holds an average rating of 5.8 out of 10 from 33 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy thriller films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Human Factor?
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Yes. The official The Human Factor trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.