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Sleuth

Content Warnings

Overall Severity: 🟡 65/100
Total warning time: 7m 30s
Sex/Nudity: 🟡 30/100 (10s)
  • 🟡 30/100 [00:45:20 - 00:45:30] Mild sexual innuendo and suggestive dialogue.
Drug Use: 🟢 10/100 (10s)
  • 🟢 10/100 [01:10:15 - 01:10:25] Brief scene with alcohol consumption.
Violence: 🔴 70/100 (7m)
  • 🟡 60/100 [01:30:00 - 01:35:00] Intense psychological manipulation and threats.
  • 🔴 70/100 [01:50:00 - 01:52:00] A character is shot, though the violence is not graphically depicted.
Strong Language: 🟡 40/100 (10s)
  • 🟡 30/100 [00:30:10 - 00:30:15] Use of mild profanity.
  • 🟡 50/100 [01:20:30 - 01:20:35] Stronger language used in a heated argument.
Sleuth

Details for Sleuth (1972)

Year: 1972
Certificate: PG
Sleuth Runtime: 138 min
Genre: Mystery, Thriller
IMDB: 8
Meta Score: [Meta_score not found]
Votes: 44748
Gross: 4,081,254
Director: Joseph L. Mankiewicz
Cast Stars: Laurence Olivier, Michael Caine, Alec Cawthorne, John Matthews

Overview of Sleuth:

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

Who are the main actors in Sleuth (1972)?

The main actors in Sleuth (1972) are Laurence Olivier, Michael Caine, Alec Cawthorne, and John Matthews.

What is the plot of Sleuth (1972)?

Sleuth (1972) is a psychological thriller about a wealthy mystery writer, Andrew Wyke (Laurence Olivier), who invites his wife's lover, Milo Tindle (Michael Caine), to his mansion. What starts as a seemingly innocent meeting turns into a dangerous game of cat and mouse filled with twists and deception.

Who directed Sleuth (1972)?

Sleuth (1972) was directed by Joseph L. Mankiewicz.

Is Sleuth (1972) based on a play?

Yes, Sleuth (1972) is based on the Tony Award-winning play of the same name by Anthony Shaffer.

What awards did Sleuth (1972) receive?

Sleuth (1972) received several award nominations, including four Academy Award nominations for Best Actor (Laurence Olivier and Michael Caine), Best Director (Joseph L. Mankiewicz), and Best Original Score (John Addison).