Hoffman is a 1970 drama film directed by Alvin Rakoff and starring Peter Sellers and Sinead Cusack. The film follows Benjamin Hoffman, a wealthy and successful businessman who has an affair with his beautiful young secretary, Jenny. After Jenny breaks off the affair, Hoffman uses a compromising photograph to force her to spend a weekend with him at his secluded country home.
Throughout the weekend, Hoffman continues to manipulate and control Jenny, but as the days go by, he begins to reveal more of his vulnerable side. He confesses his troubled past and admits that he has been using his work and power to fill a void in his personal life. Jenny listens with empathy and, as their time together comes to a close, she agrees to keep their tryst a secret in exchange for Hoffman's promise to change his ways.
The film was critically acclaimed for its performances, particularly Sellers' portrayal of the complex and tortured protagonist. Despite its controversial subject matter, Hoffman was praised for its nuanced exploration of power dynamics and the insecurities of its characters.