Cause célèbre (1987): cast, story & where to watch
1987 · Film · ★ 7.5
Released in 1987, Cause célèbre is a drama and romance film directed by John Gorrie, running about 109 minutes.
What it’s about. When the ailing husband of an adulterous wife is discovered bludgeoned to death and suspicions fall on the older woman's young lover, the newly widowed woman claims that it was she who was solely responsible for the death despite evidence that points to the contrary in this dramatic account of true-life 1935 trial that shocked all of England. Though notable evidence and strong suspicion suggests that the murder may have been of crime of passion perpetrated by the jealous lover only half her age, Alma Rattenbury (Helen Mirren) confesses to the murder of her husband and is soon brought to trial. Despite the fact that Alma is already being deemed guilty by the general public for her adulterous indiscretion alone, her lawyer, star attorney T.J. O'Connor (David Suchet), remains convinced that his client will eventually be cleared of all charges.
Who’s in it. Cause célèbre stars Helen Mirren as Alma Rattenbury, Harry Andrews as Francis Rattenbury, David Suchet as T.J. O'Connor and David Morrissey as George Bowman, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.5/10, Cause célèbre has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In AU you can stream it on Britbox Apple TV Channel . See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Cause célèbre page.
If you liked it. Fans of Cause célèbre tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Cause célèbre (1987)?
- In AU, Cause célèbre is available to stream on Britbox Apple TV Channel . Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Cause célèbre worth watching?
- Cause célèbre holds an audience score of 7.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Cause célèbre?
- Cause célèbre stars Helen Mirren, Harry Andrews, David Suchet, David Morrissey and Norma West.
- When was Cause célèbre released?
- Cause célèbre was released in 1987, with a runtime of about 109 minutes.