Mantrap(1953)
Scotland Yard warns private eye to reveal the whereabouts of the Man in Hiding.
Mantrap Synopsis
Branded as criminally insane and incarcerated for a murder he did not commit, Speight escapes from the asylum, determined to clear his name. He befriends private detective Hugo Bishop who, convinced that the wrong man has been convicted, agrees to help find the real killer. They begin their search for the murderer closest to home where both Thelma Speight and her employer Maurice Jerrard were visibly distressed by the news of her husband's jailbreak. More than Speight's 'insanity' fuels their worries.
Mantrap (1953) is a thriller and crime film directed by Terence Fisher, released on March 10, 1953 with a runtime of 1h 13m. It stars Paul Henreid, Lois Maxwell, Kieron Moore and Hugh Sinclair. Viewers rate it 5.6 out of 10 across 7 ratings.
- Director:
- Terence Fisher
- Writers:
- Terence Fisher, Trevor Dudley-Smith, Paul Tabori
- Production:
- Hammer Film Productions
- Status:
- Released
Mantrap (1953) Trailer
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This Noir Thriller Is Secretly a Time Capsule of 1950s Post-war London
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Mantrap Cast & Crew
Main cast
Paul Henreid
as Hugo Bishop
Lois Maxwell
as Thelma Speight / Tasman
Kieron Moore
as Mervyn Speight
Hugh Sinclair
as Maurice Jerrard
Lloyd Lamble
as Inspector "Freddie" Frisnay
Anthony Forwood
as Rex
Bill Travers
as Victor Tasman
Mary Laura Wood
as Susie Martin
Kay Kendall
as Vera Corridge
- Anna Turner
Anna Turner
as Marjorie
Barbara Shelley
as Fashion show commentator
Key crew
Directed by Terence Fisher, written by Terence Fisher, Trevor Dudley-Smith and Paul Tabori.
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Mantrap Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.6/10 from 7 ratings.
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Mantrap – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Mantrap online?
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Mantrap (1953) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and to rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Sky Store and BFI Player. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Mantrap?
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The main cast of Mantrap (1953) includes Paul Henreid, Lois Maxwell, Kieron Moore, Hugh Sinclair and Lloyd Lamble. The film was directed by Terence Fisher. 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 March 10, 1953 and runs for 1h 13m.
Is Mantrap worth watching?
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Mantrap (1953) holds an average rating of 5.6 out of 10 from 7 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy thriller and crime films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Mantrap?
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