Sleuth (1972) 8.1
A man who loves games and theater invites his wife's lover to meet him, setting up a battle of wits with potentially deadly results. Director:Joseph L. Mankiewicz |
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Sleuth (1972) 8.1
A man who loves games and theater invites his wife's lover to meet him, setting up a battle of wits with potentially deadly results. Director:Joseph L. Mankiewicz |
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Complete credited cast: | |||
Laurence Olivier | ... | ||
Michael Caine | ... | ||
Alec Cawthorne | ... | ||
John Matthews | ... | ||
Eve Channing | ... | ||
Teddy Martin | ... |
Milo Tindle and Andrew Wyke have something in common, Andrew's wife. In an attempt to find a way out of this without costing Andrew a fortune in alimony, he suggests Milo pretend to rob his house and let him claim the insurance on the stolen jewelry. The problem is that they don't really like each other and each cannot avoid the zinger on the other. The plot has many shifts in which the advantage shifts between Milo and Andrew. Written by John Vogel <jlvogel@comcast.net>
The stars have a ball with this exceptional adaptation of the award winning play from Anthony Shaffer, directed by Mankiewicz. Mystery writer Olivier invites his wife's lover, played by Caine to his lavish country home - perhaps to propose a scheme that would benefit both of them. Ah, but what's the real purpose. Stay poised and ready for thrills as both stars lead us through a devilishly cunning script, filled with a crackerjack conclusion. Both stars and their director were Oscar nominated.