THRILLER . 1979 . 1h 55m . English . 5.8/10

The Human Factor_

"Every man in love is a potential traitor."

When a leak of information in the African section of British Intelligence is discovered, a security man is brought in to investigate.

Starring Nicol Williamson, Richard Attenborough, Derek Jacobi
Box Office $376K
5.8/10
Rating
$376K
Box Office
1h 55m
Runtime
1979
Year
FLOP
-93% ROI
Profitability
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Every man in love is a potential traitor.

When a leak of information in the African section of British Intelligence is discovered, a security man is brought in to investigate.

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Box office
The Human Factor earned $376K against a $5.5M budget.
Cast
Nicol Williamson stars as Maurice Castle in The Human Factor.
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Year context
The Human Factor was released 47 years ago in 1979.
The Human Factor is a Thriller film with a runtime of 1h 55m.

BOX OFFICE

$5.5M
Budget
$376K
Revenue
-93%
ROI
FLOP
Verdict

STUDIOS (3)

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DETAILS

Release
Status
Released
Runtime
115 min (1h 55m)
Language
English
Country
Rating
5.8/10 (30 votes)
Popularity
3
Budget
$5,500,000
Box Office
$376,050
Profit
$-5,123,950

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is The Human Factor about?
When a leak of information in the African section of British Intelligence is discovered, a security man is brought in to investigate.
How long is The Human Factor?
The Human Factor has a runtime of 115 minutes (1h 55m).
Who stars in The Human Factor?
The cast of The Human Factor includes Nicol Williamson, Richard Attenborough, Derek Jacobi, John Gielgud, Iman.
How much did The Human Factor make at the box office?
The Human Factor earned $376,050 worldwide at the box office. The production budget was $5,500,000.
What is the rating of The Human Factor?
The Human Factor has a rating of 5.8 out of 10 based on 30 votes on TMDB.

GENRES (1)

Thriller
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