Sleuth
“Think of the perfect crime... Then go one step further.”
1972•PG•2h 18m•7.7•Released
ThrillerMysteryCrime
A man who loves games and theatre invites his wife's lover to meet, setting up a battle of wits with potentially deadly results.
Director
Joseph L. Mankiewicz
Writer
Anthony Shaffer
Budget
$4M
Revenue
$6M
Languages
Italian, English
Studio
Palomar Pictures International
Cast
Laurence Olivier
Andrew Wyke
Michael Caine
Milo Tindle
Production
Company
Palomar Pictures International
Producer
Morton Gottlieb
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