Sleuth

Sleuth (1972)

12/07/1973 (GB)
Thriller, Mystery, Crime, Comedy
2h 18m

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

Overview

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.

  • Joseph L. MankiewiczDirector
  • Anthony ShafferScreenplay
  • Status

    Released

  • Original Language

    English

  • Budget

    $3,500,000

  • Revenue

    $5,750,000

Keywords

  • infidelity
  • robbery
  • countryside
  • upper class
  • romantic rivalry
  • author
  • game
  • extramarital affair
  • tense
  • ominous

Top Billed Cast

Laurence Olivier

Laurence Olivier

Andrew Wyke

Michael Caine

Michael Caine

Milo Tindle

Alec Cawthorne

Alec Cawthorne

Inspector Doppler

John Matthews

Detective Sergeant Tarrant

Eve Channing

Marguerite Wyke

Teddy Martin

Police Constable Higgs

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