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Sleuth
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Sleuth

Dec 10, 1972
2h 18m
★ 7.7

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.

Genres

Thriller
Mystery
Crime

Production Companies

Palomar Pictures International

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Cast

Laurence Olivier

Andrew Wyke

Laurence Olivier

Michael Caine

Milo Tindle

Michael Caine