The Trap (1966)

A fur trapper takes a mute girl as his unwilling wife to live with him in his remote cabin in the woods.

Director:

Sidney Hayers

Writer:

David D. Osborn (story and screenplay) (as David Osborn)

Stars:

Rita Tushingham, Oliver Reed, Rex Sevenoaks

Cast

Complete credited cast:
Rita Tushingham	...	Eve
Oliver Reed	...	La Bete
Rex Sevenoaks	...	The Trader
Barbara Chilcott	...	Trader's Wife
Linda Goranson	...	Trader's Daughter
Blain Fairman	...	Clerk
Walter Marsh	...	Preacher
Joseph Golland	...	Baptiste (as Jo Golland)
Jon Granik	...	No Name
Merv Campone	...	Yellow Dog
Reg McReynolds	...	Captain (as Reginald McReynolds)

Storyline

A fur trapper takes a mute girl as his unwilling wife to live with him in his remote cabin in the woods.

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Plot Keywords:

fur trapper | cabin | singing | winter | axe | 

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Genres:

Adventure | Drama | Romance | Western

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Details

Country:

UK Canada

Language:

English

Release Date:

July 1967 (USA)

Also Known As:

La trampa

Filming Locations:

Birkenhead Lake Provincial Park, British Columbia, Canada

Company Credits

Production Co:

The Rank Organisation, George H. Brown Productions

Technical Specs

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color (Eastmancolor) (uncredited)

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Opening credits: All characters and events in this film are fictitious. Any similarity to actual events or persons, living or dead, is purely coincidental.

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Goofs

Jean Labête continually pronounces Québec in the English fashion, pronouncing the 'U' (Kwebek), despite being raised there, and presumably having French as his first language... He should pronounce it without the 'U', which in French is silent... (Kébek).

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Connections

Referenced in The Dark Side of Porn: Debbie Does Dallas Uncovered (2005)

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Soundtracks

When I'm a Man
(uncredited)
Music by Ron Goodwin
Lyrics by David D. Osborn

User Reviews

I'd buy a reasonable DVD of this one . . . it's worth it.

I've seen this movie only twice. Once when it first hit commercial television, and again about 15 years ago, and it is unforgettable. It's great to see I'm not alone in my appreciation. I think it's a classic . . . . a "must see" for anyone who considers themselves a cinefile.

The two leads, Tushingham and Reed, are at the height of their powers and both give brilliant performances. (no hyperbole) The story is well conceived, well developed and executed to perfection. It holds together. The movie is a little gem.

Considering when it was made, the budget it was made under, and the politics of the time, (you couldn't find "real" Native American's in the actors union), it is an extraordinary work.

To criticize this movie for using an Italian "Indian" is like dismissing "Saving Private Ryan" because of a half-dozen glaring continuity errors. It means you've missed the point. Close your mind and open your heart. You will be rewarded for watching it, if in no other way than to witness, deeply and completely, the archetypes of what the masculine and feminine essences are in the universe.

Tushingham (Eve) IS the frightened rabbit that Reed (Jean) says she is. She has been torn from civilization to witness all manner of horrors of life in the wilderness. And what can be said of Reeds LaBete? Even those who laud this actors genius underestimate him.

While we're on the subject, how is it possible that during the Acadamy Awards Ceremony, when Reed's last movie "Gladiator" won BEST PICTURE, that he was overlooked when they did their eulogizing segment on those important figures who had passed away during the previous year? Conspicuous and tragic was his omission from that roster.

Do yourself a favor. See "The Trap". And then . . . . see it again.

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