A Question of Attribution (1991): cast, story & where to watch

1991 · Film · ★ 6.6

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Released in 1991, A Question of Attribution is a drama and tv movie film directed by John Schlesinger, running about 70 minutes.

What it’s about. Sir Anthony Blunt, who was a Soviet agent for 25 years, is routinely questioned and gives no answers, but is knighted and works as Director of the Courtauld Institute, and presents his interrogator with a puzzle in the shape of a doubtful Titian painting. He also does art restoration work in Buckingham Palace, where he gets into an interesting conversation with HMQ.

Who’s in it. A Question of Attribution stars James Fox as Sir Anthony Blunt, Prunella Scales as H.M.Q., Geoffrey Palmer as Donleavy and David Calder as Chubb, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, A Question of Attribution has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch A Question of Attribution page.

If you liked it. Fans of A Question of Attribution tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.

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Where can I watch A Question of Attribution (1991)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for A Question of Attribution change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is A Question of Attribution worth watching?
A Question of Attribution holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in A Question of Attribution?
A Question of Attribution stars James Fox, Prunella Scales, Geoffrey Palmer, David Calder and Ann Beach.
When was A Question of Attribution released?
A Question of Attribution was released in 1991, with a runtime of about 70 minutes.