CinemaOSMovie · 1972 · 2h 18m · PG
Sleuth

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

77%(752)IMDbThrillerMysteryCrime

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

Directed byJoseph L. Mankiewicz

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Status
Released
Runtime
2h 18m
Language
EN
Released
December 10, 1972
Budget
$3,500,000
Revenue
$5,750,000
Studios
Palomar Pictures International

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Sleuth (1972) Theatrical trailer

Sleuth (1972) Theatrical trailer

Featuring

Cast & crew

2 credited
Starring
Laurence Olivier

Laurence Olivier

Andrew Wyke

Michael Caine

Michael Caine

Milo Tindle

Creative team
Directed by
Joseph L. Mankiewicz
Joseph L. Mankiewicz
Written by
Anthony Shaffer
Anthony Shaffer
Produced by
Morton Gottlieb

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