Sleuth (1972)

12/10/1972 (GB) • 2h 18m

Thriller, Mystery, Crime

Think of the perfect crime... Then go one step further.

Overview

A man who loves games and theatre invites his wife's lover to meet, setting up a battle of wits with potentially deadly results.

Top Billed Cast


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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

$3,500,000.00

Revenue

$5,750,000.00

Keywords

infidelity

robbery

countryside

upper class

romantic rivalry

author

game

extramarital affair

tense

ominous

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