Mantrap(1983)
Mantrap Synopsis
A longform video that showcases the British pop group ABC, using songs from their album "The Lexicon of Love" to tell a spy-caper story of how the unsuspecting lead singer, Martin Fry, is duped into fronting the band because of his striking resemblance to another man associated with espionage. Will he stumble onto the deception before it is too late for him?
Mantrap (1983) is a music film directed by Julien Temple, released on January 1, 1983 with a runtime of 55m. It stars Martin Fry, David Palmer, Stephen Singleton and Mark White. Viewers rate it 6.0 out of 10 across 2 ratings.
- Director:
- Julien Temple
- Cinematographer:
- Oliver Stapleton
- Production:
- Polygram Music Video, Midnight Films
- Status:
- Released
Mantrap Cast & Crew
Main cast
Martin Fry
as Martin / Tad
David Palmer
as David
Stephen Singleton
as Stephen
Mark White
as Mark
Lisa Vanderpump
as Samantha
James Villiers
as Tony Walmsley
Vincent Flood
Key crew
Directed by Julien Temple.
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Mantrap Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.0/10 from 2 ratings.
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Mantrap – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Mantrap online?
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Who stars in Mantrap?
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The main cast of Mantrap (1983) includes Martin Fry, David Palmer, Stephen Singleton, Mark White and Lisa Vanderpump. The film was directed by Julien Temple. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Mantrap released?
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Mantrap was released on January 1, 1983 and runs for 55m.
Is Mantrap worth watching?
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Mantrap (1983) holds an average rating of 6.0 out of 10 from 2 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy music films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.