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Called in to head a murder enquiry, D.C.I. Jane Tennison (Helen Mirren) is immediately confronted by hostility and aggression from her male colleagues. With her strength of character and skills as a detective continually tested to the limit, she exposes a far-reaching cover-up within the force. When a second murder victim is .. Read more

Starring	Helen Mirren, Tom Bell, Ralph Fiennes, Zoe Wanamaker
Director	Christopher Menaul
Genres	Drama, Television

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  Institutional sexism?
  
  A battle of wills between highly capable female police investigator and the old boys network determined to keep female officers out of the senior ranks. ... read more »
  
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  - Sunny Devon
  - 09 Aug 2004 at 10:54
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  Prime Suspect 1
  
  OK but a weak plot relying more on the goings on in the police station rather than the crime itself. Very weak ending as only really ever 1 suspect after 3 plus... read more »
  
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  - 24 Sep 2011 at 09:26
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  good as expected
  
  very good as i knew it would be,also helen mirren is in a class of her own, this story was made for her. all round very good and entertaining
  
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- - muski
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  - Chichester
  - 09 Mar 2010 at 23:09
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  Prime Suspect 1
  
  This was up to Lynda la Plante's usual standard & Helen Mirren was as good as ever, which is brilliant! I thoroughly enjoyed it, also nos 2 & 3, ... read more »
  
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- - sexypepsi65
  - 2 reviews
  - Aberdeen, Scotland
  - 20 Oct 2009 at 15:58
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  Helen Mirren at her best
  
  Absolutely brilliant performance by Helen Mirren. This riveting detective series hasn't aged at all. Helen Mirren's character is such a good ... read more »
  
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  - Bridport
  - 30 Jun 2009 at 16:56
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  Prime Suspect 1
  
  This was fantastic cant wait for rest of series,Lynda La Plante at her best.
  
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- - rickylea3
  - 12 reviews
  - Ayrshire , Scotland
  - 01 May 2009 at 20:06
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  Helen Mirren at her best
  
  Although an older film this lacked none of the excitement of the recent films. Well worth watching
  
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  - Glasgow
  - 17 Apr 2009 at 17:51
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  Average Number 1.
  
  only rated it Average,as was a bit Dissapointed,Being the first one i will give it a chance,and have put number two on list,hopefully they will get Better,found... read more »
  
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- - delapole
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  - Hull
  - 01 Mar 2009 at 13:41
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  British Drama A Its Best
  
  A well-paced drama, sympathically written without bias to any character. A strong story line backed up with superb acting by all the cast which does not ... read more »
  
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  - England
  - 18 Jan 2009 at 20:17
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  Prime Suspect 1
  
  Great fast moving entertainment
  
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  - ross-on-wye
  - 10 Oct 2008 at 17:32
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  A heap of good watching
  
  First thing: if, like me, you're new to the idea of watching a DVD movie that has several episodes of a TV series on it, be aware how long this movie runs ... read more »
  
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- - 8
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  Institutional sexism?
  
  A battle of wills between highly capable female police investigator and the old boys network determined to keep female officers out of the senior ranks. ... read more »
  
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- 14022
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  - Sunny Devon
  - 09 Aug 2004 at 10:54
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  Excellent
  
  I cannot recommend this TV drama enough. First class acting and a clever script make for an above average TV programme. Easily watched in one sitting.
  
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- - Pigpen
  - Devon
  - 06 Mar 2004 at 10:14
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  FANTASTIC!!!!!!!
  
  THIS IS WELL UP THERE WITH THE BEST OF THEM...CRACKER..MESSIAH..ETC.. NEVER WATCHED THIS ON T.V WHEN IT FIRST BROADCASTED, BUT WATCHING IT NOW...I CAN SAY THAT ... read more »
  
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  - NORTHERN IRELAND
  - 23 Feb 2005 at 10:18
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  Prime Suspect 1
  
  The whole thing is very atmospheric and feels real.You will need a good 3 hours to whatch this DVD. If you like a detective story with a twist you will be enjoy... read more »
  
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  - north England
  - 13 Dec 2004 at 22:00
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  Excellent police drama
  
  A well made police drama. Several side plots, self sacrifice, sexism, victimisation. Helen Mirren is first class. Film is very long so may be best done in to ... read more »
  
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  - 12 Apr 2006 at 20:24
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  A heap of good watching
  
  First thing: if, like me, you're new to the idea of watching a DVD movie that has several episodes of a TV series on it, be aware how long this movie runs ... read more »
  
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- - IanStewart
  - 129 reviews
  - Melton Mowbray
  - 28 Sep 2008 at 01:14
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  Prime Suspect 1
  
  This was up to Lynda la Plante's usual standard & Helen Mirren was as good as ever, which is brilliant! I thoroughly enjoyed it, also nos 2 & 3, ... read more »
  
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- - sexypepsi65
  - 2 reviews
  - Aberdeen, Scotland
  - 20 Oct 2009 at 15:58
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  good as expected
  
  very good as i knew it would be,also helen mirren is in a class of her own, this story was made for her. all round very good and entertaining
  
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- - muski
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  - Chichester
  - 09 Mar 2010 at 23:09
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  Absolute classic TV ...
  
  Absolute classic TV film.Well acted, well written not a who dunnit, but a will he be caught tale.
  
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- - PATRICK#18
  - BECCLES
  - 07 Mar 2004 at 16:57
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  BRILLANT.... CLASSIC...
  
  BRILLANT.... CLASSIC....GREAT CAST AND WELL ACTED RENT THIS BRILLANT DVD TODAY.........
  
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  - 23 Jul 2004 at 22:48

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- Prime Suspect 1
  
  Called in to head a murder enquiry, D.C.I. Jane Tennison (Helen Mirren) is immediately confronted by hostility and aggression from her male colleagues. With her strength of character and skills as a detective continually tested to the limit, she exposes a far-reaching cover-up within the force. ...