Deathtrap(1982)
The trap is set... For a wickedly funny who'll-do-it.
Deathtrap Synopsis
A Broadway playwright puts murder in his plan to take credit for a student's script.
Deathtrap (1982) is a mystery, thriller and comedy film directed by Sidney Lumet, released on March 19, 1982 with a runtime of 1h 56m. It stars Michael Caine, Christopher Reeve, Dyan Cannon and Irene Worth. Viewers rate it 6.7 out of 10 across 328 ratings.
- Director:
- Sidney Lumet
- Writers:
- Ira Levin, Jay Presson Allen
- Producers:
- Burtt Harris
- Cinematographer:
- Andrzej Bartkowiak
- Composer:
- Johnny Mandel
- Production:
- Warner Bros. Pictures
- Budget:
- $10,000,000
- Revenue:
- $19,000,000
- Status:
- Released
Deathtrap (1982) Trailer
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Deathtrap Videos & Clips
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Original Theatrical Trailer
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Chekov's Gun
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Deathtrap Cast & Crew
Main 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
- Al LeBreton
Al LeBreton
as Handsome Actor
- Francis B. Creamer Jr.
Francis B. Creamer Jr.
as Minister
- Stewart Klein
Stewart Klein
as Stewart Klein
- Jeffrey Lyons
Jeffrey Lyons
as Jeffrey Lyons
Joel Siegel
as Joel Siegel
Key crew
Directed by Sidney Lumet, written by Ira Levin and Jay Presson Allen, produced by Burtt Harris.
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Deathtrap Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.7/10 from 328 ratings.
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Deathtrap – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Deathtrap online?
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Deathtrap (1982) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Deathtrap?
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The main cast of Deathtrap (1982) includes Michael Caine, Christopher Reeve, Dyan Cannon, Irene Worth and Henry Jones. The film was directed by Sidney Lumet. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Deathtrap released?
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Deathtrap was released on March 19, 1982 and runs for 1h 56m.
Is Deathtrap worth watching?
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Deathtrap (1982) holds an average rating of 6.7 out of 10 from 328 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy mystery, thriller and comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Deathtrap?
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