Inadmissible Evidence
Inadmissible Evidence

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Inadmissible Evidence

1968
Movie
94 min
English

A lawyer's agonizing journey to the breaking point of his private and professional lives as he becomes more and more alienated from everyone connected with him.

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IMDb7.3/10
Rotten Tomatoes90%
Director: Anthony PageGenres: Drama

Plot Summary

A successful but deeply unhappy London solicitor, Bill Maitland, finds his life unraveling as he faces a fabricated rape charge. As his career and personal relationships crumble around him, he retreats into a world of fantasies and self-pity. The film is a stark portrayal of a man's psychological disintegration under the weight of his own insecurities and perceived betrayals.

Critical Reception

Upon its release, 'Inadmissible Evidence' was lauded for its raw and unflinching portrayal of a man's existential crisis. Nicol Williamson's performance was particularly praised for its intensity and complexity. While some found the film's bleakness challenging, critics largely agreed it was a powerful and significant piece of cinema that captured a particular kind of modern alienation.

What Reviewers Say

  • Nicol Williamson delivers a tour-de-force performance as the disintegrating lawyer.

  • The film's unflinching psychological realism is both compelling and disturbing.

  • A powerful, albeit bleak, examination of modern alienation and existential dread.

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Awards & Accolades

Nominated for the Palme d'Or at the 1968 Cannes Film Festival. Nicol Williamson received a BAFTA Award nomination for Best Actor.

Fun Fact

The film is based on a stage play of the same name, also starring Nicol Williamson in the lead role.

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