Sleuth Movie Review 1972

Milo (Caine), the owner of a chain of hair salons, is invited to the home of detective novelist Andrew Wyke (Olivier), who reveals that he Milo and Wyke's wife Marguerite are lovers. He persuades Milo to assist him with a fake robbery and an insurance scam that will help them both. Of course, Shaffer's complex plot (taken from his play) results in ever shifting, elaborate, and diabolical plots against each man, complete with red herrings, traps, and tricks. Playful, cerebral mystery thriller from top director Mankiewicz.

Distribution

Anchor Bay Entertainment, 1699 Stutz Dr., Troy, MI 48084, Phone: (248)816-0909, Toll-free: 800-786-8777, Fax: (248)816-3335, URL: http://www.anchorbayentertainment.com

Available on VHS, DVD
Running time 138 minutes.

Cast and Crew

Genres

Mystery & Suspense, Adapted from a Play, Insurance

Screenplay

Anthony Shaffer

Cast

Laurence Olivier, Michael Caine, John Matthews, Alec Cawthorne, Teddy Martin

Cinematography

Oswald Morris

Director

Joseph L. Mankiewicz

Music

John Addison

Producer

20th Century-Fox

Awards

N.Y. Film Critics 1972: Actor (Olivier).