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Sleuth(1972)
Status: Released
Date: 1972-12-10
77%
712 Votes
Time: 2h 18m
Think of the perfect crime... Then go one step further.
Overview:
A man who loves games and theatre invites his wife's lover to meet, setting up a battle of wits with potentially deadly results.
Languages: Italian, English.
Countries:
United Kingdom
Budget: $3,500,000.00
Revenue: $5,750,000.00
ProductionCompanies:
Palomar Pictures International
Movie: Sleuth
Top 2 Billed Cast
Laurence Olivier
Andrew Wyke
Michael Caine
Milo Tindle
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