Sleuth (1972)

  • PG
  • 12/10/1972 (US)
  • 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.

Anthony Shaffer

Screenplay

Joseph L. Mankiewicz

Director

Cast

Laurence Olivier's headshot

Laurence Olivier

Andrew Wyke
Michael Caine's headshot

Michael Caine

Milo Tindle
Alec Cawthorne's headshot

Alec Cawthorne

Inspector Doppler
John Matthews's headshot

John Matthews

Detective Sergeant Tarrant
Eve Channing's headshot

Eve Channing

Marguerite Wyke
Teddy Martin's headshot

Teddy Martin

Police Constable Higgs

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