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Sleuth (1972) -- Jude Law and Michael Caine sit down with Michele Jarchin of The Showbuzz to discuss their rapport on set of the new drama, "Sleuth."

Overview

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Writers:
Anthony Shaffer (play)
Anthony Shaffer (screenplay)
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Release Date:
10 December 1972 (USA) more
Genre:
Mystery | Thriller more
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
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Awards:
Nominated for 4 Oscars. Another 5 wins & 7 nominations more
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(13 articles)
Casting Scuttlebutt for 'Green Lantern' and 'Thor'
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Caine Loves Law's Hamlet
 (From WENN. 14 September 2009, 5:21 AM, PDT)

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Sleuth more (108 total)

Cast

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Additional Details

Runtime:
138 min
Country:
UK
Language:
English | Italian
Color:
Color
Aspect Ratio:
1.85 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
Mono (Westrex Recording System)

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Trivia:
The laughter coming from the "dummy" Jolly Jack Tar is that of Laurence Olivier. more
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Continuity: When Wyke is dictating his novel at the beginning of the movie, the microphone he uses is alternately in his hands/on the stone bench between shots. more
Quotes:
Inspector Doppler: [after tasting] Caviar, eh? Can't say I like it. Tastes of fish eggs.
Andrew Wyke: [sarcastically] Fancy.
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Movie Connections:
Referenced in The Wicker Man Enigma (2001) (V) more
Soundtrack:
Anything goes more

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A Note Regarding Spoilers
Is "Sleuth" based on a novel?
Any recommendations for other murder mystery movies like "Sleuth"?
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24 out of 31 people found the following comment useful.
Sleuth, 28 May 1999
Author: Tim Cox from Marietta, OH

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.

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