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Cause Célèbre

1987Movie1 h 49 min

61

DecentGoodWatch score

61

DecentGoodWatch score

Summary

When the ailing husband of an adulterous wife is discovered bludgeoned to death and suspicions fall on the older woman's young lover…

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Friends night
Thought-provoking
Adults

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Not for laughs, comfort or scares.

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Cast

16 of 16

Crew

Directed by: John Gorrie
Written by: Terence Rattigan, Ken Taylor
Produced by: John Rosenberg
Music by: Richard Harvey

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Facts

August 23, 1987 · 1 h 49 min · Violence, Sexual Content

Released: August 23, 1987
Runtime: 1 h 49 min
Content: Violence, Sexual Content
Genres: Drama, Romance, TV Movie
Original language: English
Made in: United Kingdom
Available in: 58 countries
Keywords: based on true story

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Where can I stream Cause Célèbre?

In the United States, Cause Célèbre is free with ads on Filmzie, Fawesome, and Mometu. It also streams in 57 other countries.

Is Cause Célèbre worth watching?

61

DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 61 (IMDb 6.8).

Is Cause Célèbre good for date night?

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It suits a quiet night in as a couple: romance is 6 of 10, but the viewing guide doesn't list it for date night.

Is Cause Célèbre plot-driven or character-driven?

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Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and dialogue centrality (8 of 10) more than on its plot.