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Overview
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Release Date:
10 December 1972 (USA)
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Tagline:
If it was murder, where's the body? [original movie poster] more
Plot:
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. full summary | full synopsis
Awards:
Nominated for 4 Oscars.
Another 5 wins
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7 nominations
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NewsDesk:
(15 articles)
2012 brings Indian summer to UK box office
(From The Guardian - Film News. 17 November 2009, 7:38 AM, PST)
Caine Struck Up Friendship With 'Larry' Olivier
(From WENN. 9 November 2009, 12:01 AM, PST)
(From The Guardian - Film News. 17 November 2009, 7:38 AM, PST)
Caine Struck Up Friendship With 'Larry' Olivier
(From WENN. 9 November 2009, 12:01 AM, PST)
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Cast
(Complete credited cast) | Laurence Olivier | ... | Andrew Wyke |
 | Alec Cawthorne | ... | Inspector Doppler |
| John Matthews | ... | Detective Sergeant Tarrant |
| Eve Channing | ... | Marguerite Wyke |
| Teddy Martin | ... | Police Constable Higgs |
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Runtime:
138 min
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1.85 : 1 more
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Mono (Westrex Recording System)
Certification:
Australia:M |
Iceland:12 |
Netherlands:16 |
UK:15 |
Finland:K-16 |
France:U |
Sweden:15 |
UK:AA |
USA:PG |
Singapore:PG
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Trivia:
The Edgar Allan Poe award on Andrew Wyke's mantel is actually the one given to Anthony Shaffer for his play "Sleuth". Joseph L. Mankiewicz also won an Edgar for the movie 5 Fingers (1952).
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Goofs:
Continuity: In the snooker game, after Andrew pots the black for the first time, it is clearly seen to be on its spot before Milo takes it from the pocket and re-spots it.
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Quotes:
Andrew Wyke:
My wife showers. I bathe.
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Movie Connections:
Referenced in Ken Adam: Designing Bond (2000) (V)
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Soundtrack:
Just one of these things
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FAQ
A Note Regarding SpoilersIs "Sleuth" based on a novel?
Any recommendations for other murder mystery movies like "Sleuth"?
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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.