Think of the perfect crime... Then go one step further.
A man who loves games and theatre invites his wife's lover to meet, setting up a battle of wits with potentially deadly results.
Sleuth (1972) is a thriller, mystery and crime film directed by Joseph L. Mankiewicz, released on December 10, 1972 with a runtime of 2h 18m. It stars Laurence Olivier and Michael Caine. Viewers rate it 7.7 out of 10 across 749 ratings.
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Directed by Joseph L. Mankiewicz, written by Anthony Shaffer and Anthony Shaffer, produced by Morton Gottlieb.
Average viewer score of 7.7/10 from 749 ratings.
“Milo” (Michael Caine) arrives at the stately pile of a renowned crime writer - a sort of male Agatha Christie, and has to navigate a complex maze to track down his voice. The dapper “Andrew” (Sir Laurence Olivier) welcomes his guest effusively and takes him into his home. It’s an Aladdin’s cave of theatrical props and costumes which leaves “Milo” a little unnerved. Not as unnerved as he’s going to get, though,…
Reviewed on June 23, 2025
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The main cast of Sleuth (1972) includes Laurence Olivier and Michael Caine. The film was directed by Joseph L. Mankiewicz. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
Sleuth was released on December 10, 1972 and runs for 2h 18m.
Sleuth (1972) holds an average rating of 7.7 out of 10 from 749 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy thriller, mystery and crime films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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