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Suspicion
A car going at 25 mph plunges into the sea at Shinko Harbour, Toyama prefecture. Inside is the local business magnate Fukutaro Shirakawa, who perishes. Riding alongside him and surviving unhurt is his second wife, Kumako. It soon comes to light that Kumako’s husband was insured for 300 million yen and she is arrested on suspicion of murdering her husband for the insurance money. The newspapers denounce her as an evil woman, while the public is in no doubt about Kumako’s crime. Ritsuko Sahara is chosen as her defence attorney but the pair clash over almost everything...
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Plot Summary
A young woman becomes increasingly suspicious of her new husband after he is implicated in a series of robberies and a murder. As her doubts grow, she begins to uncover a dark secret that could put her own life in danger. The film follows her desperate attempts to uncover the truth and escape her increasingly perilous situation.
Critical Reception
Suspicion (1982) received mixed to positive reviews from critics and audiences. It was generally praised for its suspenseful atmosphere and the performances of its lead actors, particularly Robert Mitchum. However, some critics found the plot to be somewhat predictable or derivative of earlier thrillers. Overall, it is considered a decent entry in the mystery-thriller genre of the early 1980s.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its suspenseful plot and effective mood.
Robert Mitchum's performance was highlighted as a strong point.
Some viewers found the narrative twists to be somewhat unoriginal.
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Fun Fact
While the film is titled 'Suspicion', it is not directly related to Alfred Hitchcock's 1941 film of the same name, despite both films featuring themes of marital distrust and potential danger.
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