Sleuth

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Sleuth

"Obey the rules."

2007

1h 26m

6.3(551 votes)

Drama

Mystery

Thriller

Overview

On his sprawling country estate, an aging writer matches wits with the struggling actor who has stolen his wife's heart.

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5 members

Acting

Michael Caine

Andrew Wyke

Acting

Jude Law

Milo Tindle

Writing

Harold Pinter

Man on T.V.

Acting

Carmel O'Sullivan

Maggie

Acting

Kenneth Branagh

Other Man on T.V.

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