Deathtrap
"The trap is set... For a wickedly funny who'll-do-it."
Originally released in 1982. Deathtrap is a comedy/crime film. directed by Sidney Lumet.
Starring Michael Caine, Christopher Reeve, and Dyan Cannon
Synopsis
A Broadway playwright puts murder in his plan to take credit for a student's script.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 19, 1982
43 years ago
Runtime
1h 56m
116 minutes total
User Rating
6.7/10
Good (290 votes)
Budget
$10M
Production budget
Box Office
$19M
1.9x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Michael Caine
as Sidney Bruhl
Christopher Reeve
as Clifford Anderson
Dyan Cannon
as Myra Bruhl
Irene Worth
as Helga ten Dorp
Henry Jones
as Porter Milgrim
Joe Silver
as Seymour Starger
Tony DiBenedetto
as Burt - the Bartender
Al LeBreton
as Handsome Actor
Francis B. Creamer Jr.
as The Minister
Stewart Klein
as Stewart Klein
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $10,000,000
- Revenue
- $19,000,000
Production Companies
- Warner Bros. Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Deathtrap about?
A Broadway playwright puts murder in his plan to take credit for a student's script.
Who directed Deathtrap?
Deathtrap was directed by Sidney Lumet.
How long is Deathtrap?
Deathtrap has a runtime of 1 hours and 56 minutes (116 minutes total).
When was Deathtrap released?
Deathtrap was released on March 19, 1982 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Deathtrap?
The main cast of Deathtrap includes Michael Caine, Christopher Reeve, Dyan Cannon, Irene Worth, Henry Jones.
Is Deathtrap worth watching?
Deathtrap has a user rating of 6.7/10 based on 290 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.