Thriller ·Mystery ·Crime · United Kingdom · 1972 · 2h 18m

Sleuth

Sleuth poster
Director
Joseph L. Mankiewicz
Cast
Laurence Olivier as Andrew Wyke Michael Caine as Milo Tindle
Crew
Oswald Morris — Director of Photography Richard Marden — Editor John Addison — Original Music Composer Anthony Shaffer — Screenplay Morton Gottlieb — Producer Ken Adam — Production Design
Tagline

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

Synopsis

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

Trailer Sleuth — Official Trailer
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Mood & Themes
infidelityrobberycountrysideupper classromantic rivalryauthorgameextramarital affairtenseominous
Key Collaborators
Joseph L. Mankiewicz Director Oswald Morris Director of Photography Richard Marden Editor John Addison Original Music Composer Anthony Shaffer Screenplay Morton Gottlieb Producer Ken Adam Production Design John Furniss Costume Design
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