Quick Facts
DirectorJoseph L. Mankiewicz
Runtime2h 18m · PG
GenresCrime · Mystery · Thriller
Release1972-12-10
Film
Sleuth
1972· PG· 2h 18m· Crime· Mystery· Thriller
“Think of the perfect crime... Then go one step further.”
A man who loves games and theatre invites his wife's lover to meet, setting up a battle of wits with potentially deadly results.
1972-12-10
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Key Crew
DirectorJoseph L. Mankiewicz
ScreenplayAnthony Shaffer
ProducerMorton Gottlieb
Director of PhotographyOswald Morris
Original Music ComposerJohn Addison
EditorRichard Marden
Full cast & crew (2 cast · 31 crew)
Details
Released1972-12-10
Runtime2h 18m · PG
StatusReleased
StudiosPalomar Pictures International
Budget$4M
Box office$6M
LanguagesItalian · English
CountriesUnited Kingdom
Rating7.7/10 · 728 votes
Original languageen
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