Sus (film) explained

Sus
Director:Robert Heath
Producer:Clint Dyer
Robert Heath
Oliver James Ledwith
Robin Mahoney
Jono Smith
Screenplay:Barrie Keeffe
Starring:Ralph Brown
Clint Dyer
Music:Sally Herbert
Cinematography:Jono Smith
Editing:Robin Mahoney
Distributor:Independent
Runtime:91 minutes
Country:United Kingdom
Language:English

Sus is a 2010 British drama film directed by Robert Heath and starring Ralph Brown, Clint Dyer and Rafe Spall.[1] It is set in a police station on the evening of the 1979 general election, where a black suspect is brought in and interrogated on suspicion of murder.[2] It was written by Barrie Keeffe, adapted from his 1979 play with the same title,[3] and takes its name from the sus law in operation at the time.[4]

Cast

Critical reception

Time Out wrote "overall this is a well structured, emotionally rigorous piece of filmmaking, and a timely reminder of the dangers of unchecked police power."[5]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Sus (2010). https://web.archive.org/web/20201125235611/https://www2.bfi.org.uk/films-tv-people/4ce2b8dd7635e. dead. 25 November 2020. BFI.
  2. Peter Bradshaw, "Sus" (review), The Guardian, 6 May 2010.
  3. http://www.officiallondontheatre.co.uk/london-shows/show/item104876/Sus/ "Sus | Young Vic"
  4. Web site: Danger of Tory Sus-style searches | Pennie Quinton. 12 April 2010. the Guardian.
  5. Web site: Sus. Time Out Worldwide.