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Sleuth

Sleuth

Think of the perfect crime... Then go one step further.

#4of 1972
1972 2h 18mThrillerMysteryCrime

A man who loves games and theatre invites his wife's lover to meet, setting up a battle of wits with potentially deadly results.

3.8/5

TMDB score· 730 votes

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Synopsis

A man who loves games and theatre invites his wife's lover to meet, setting up a battle of wits with potentially deadly results.

The vibe

infidelityrobberycountrysideupper classromantic rivalryauthorgameextramarital affairtenseominous

Behind it

Joseph L. MankiewiczJoseph L. MankiewiczDirectorAnthony ShafferAnthony ShafferScreenplayJohn AddisonJohn AddisonComposerOswald MorrisCinematography

Cast

Laurence OlivierLaurence OlivierAndrew Wyke
Michael CaineMichael CaineMilo Tindle

Director

Joseph L. Mankiewicz

Writer

Anthony Shaffer

Release date

10 Dec 1972

Runtime

2h 18m

Budget

$3.5M

Box office

$5.8M · 1.6× its budget

Studio

Palomar Pictures International

Language

Italian, English

Country

United Kingdom

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