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Deathtrap

1982-03-19 · 116 min · ★ 6.7

Comedy · Crime · Drama

A Broadway playwright puts murder in his plan to take credit for a student's script.

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Directors
Sidney Lumet
Production companies
Warner Bros. Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 10,000,000
Revenue
USD 19,000,000

Top Cast

Michael CaineMichael CaineSidney Bruhl
Christopher ReeveChristopher ReeveClifford Anderson
Dyan CannonDyan CannonMyra Bruhl
Irene WorthIrene WorthHelga ten Dorp
Henry JonesHenry JonesPorter Milgrim
Joe SilverJoe SilverSeymour Starger
Tony DiBenedettoTony DiBenedettoBurt
Al LeBretonHandsome Actor
Francis B. Creamer Jr.Minister
Stewart KleinStewart Klein
Jeffrey LyonsJeffrey Lyons
Joel SiegelJoel SiegelJoel Siegel
Jenny LumetJenny LumetStage Newsboy
Jayne HellerStage Actress
George PeckStage Actor
Perry RosenStage Actor
Jon-Erik HexumJon-Erik HexumTheater Audience (uncredited)

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