Directed by:
Sidney LumetCinematography:
Andrzej BartkowiakComposer:
Johnny MandelCast:
Michael Caine, Christopher Reeve, Dyan Cannon, Irene Worth, Henry Jones, George Peck, Jenny Lumet, Tony DiBenedetto, Joe SilverVOD (1)
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Set in the glittering milieu of New York's Hamptons, the film stars Michael Caine as Sidney Bruhl, a washed-up writer of Broadway hit thrillers reeling from the unmitigated flop of his most recent play. Upon returning to his wife, Myra--a heart-murmur-afflicted, pill-popping, and incredibly wealthy hysterical played to great effect by Dyan Cannon--Sidney reveals that to add to his chagrin, a former student (Christopher Reeve) has sent him his brilliant first play, entitled DEATHTRAP. Much to his wife's dismay, Sidney concocts a mad scheme to lure the young playwright out to East Hampton and then promptly kill him in order to claim the play as his own. When the wheels of Sidney's plan are set in motion, the three characters launch into a tense, high-pitched game of double entendres, hidden intentions, and unexpected twists. (official distributor synopsis)
(more)Cast
Michael Caine
UK
Best movies:
The Dark Knight (2008)
Inception (2010)
The Prestige (2006)
Christopher Reeve
USA
Best movies:
The Remains of the Day (1993)
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Dyan Cannon
USA
Best movies:
Honeysuckle Rose (1980)
Revenge of the Pink Panther (1978)
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Irene Worth
USA
Best movies:
Nicholas and Alexandra (1971)
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Henry Jones
USA
Best movies:
Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid (1969)
Vertigo (1958)
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George Peck
Best movies:
Phil Spector (2013) (TV movie)
Anywhere but Here (1999)
Deathtrap (1982)
Jenny Lumet
USA
Best movies:
Running on Empty (1988)
Q & A (1990)
Deathtrap (1982)
Tony DiBenedetto
USA
Best movies:
Fort Apache the Bronx (1981)
Prince of the City (1981)
Analyze This (1999)
Joe Silver
USA
Best movies:
The Apprenticeship of Duddy Kravitz (1974)
Klute (1971)
Shivers (1975)