Sleuth (1972)
Think of the perfect crime... Then go one step further.
A man who loves games and theatre invites his wife's lover to meet, setting up a battle of wits with potentially deadly results.
Director: Joseph L. Mankiewicz
Genre: Thriller, Mystery, Crime
Runtime: 138 min
Release Date: December 10, 1972
Cast
- Laurence Olivier - Andrew Wyke
- Michael Caine - Milo Tindle
- Alec Cawthorne - Inspector Doppler
- John Matthews - Detective Sergeant Tarrant
- Eve Channing - Marguerite Wyke
- Teddy Martin - Police Constable Higgs
Screenplay
- Anthony Shaffer (Screenplay)
- Anthony Shaffer (Theatre Play)
Music: John Addison
Cinematography: Oswald Morris
Editing: Richard Marden
Production: Palomar Pictures International
Country: United Kingdom
Language: Italiano, English
Budget: $4M
Box Office: $6M
Original Language: en
Themes
Cryptic Crossword and Deadly Game, Gripping Violent Crime
Keywords
infidelity, robbery, countryside, upper class, romantic rivalry, author, game, extramarital affair, tense, ominous
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Sleuth about?
- A man who loves games and theatre invites his wife's lover to meet, setting up a battle of wits with potentially deadly results.
- Who directed Sleuth?
- Sleuth was directed by Joseph L. Mankiewicz.
- Who stars in Sleuth?
- Sleuth stars Laurence Olivier, Michael Caine, Alec Cawthorne, John Matthews, Eve Channing, Teddy Martin.
- How long is Sleuth?
- Sleuth has a runtime of 2h 18m (138 minutes).
- What genre is Sleuth?
- Sleuth is a Thriller, Mystery, Crime film.
- What is the budget of Sleuth?
- Sleuth had a budget of $4M.
- How much did Sleuth gross?
- Sleuth grossed $6M worldwide.
- Where was Sleuth produced?
- Sleuth was produced in United Kingdom.
- What are the themes of Sleuth?
- The themes of Sleuth include: Cryptic Crossword and Deadly Game, Gripping Violent Crime.