Deathtrap Movie Review 1982

A creatively blocked playwright, his ailing rich wife, and a former student who has written a sure-fire hit worth killing for, are the principals in this compelling comedy-mystery. Cross and double-cross are explored in this film based on the Broadway hit by Ira Levin.

Distribution

Warner Home Video, Inc., 5775 Linder Canyon Rd., Westlake Village, CA 91362, URL: http://whv.warnerbros.com, Remarks: Does not handle retail queries from consumers; contact your local video distributor.

Available on VHS, DVD
Running time 118 minutes.

Cast and Crew

Genres

Comedy Mystery, Adapted from a Play, Writers, Writers, Psychic Abilities

Screenplay

Jay Presson Allen

Cast

Henry Jones, Michael Caine, Christopher Reeve, Dyan Cannon, Irene Worth

Cinematography

Andrzej Bartkowiak

Director

Sidney Lumet

Music

Johnny Mandel

Other

John J. Fitzstephens, Edward Pisoni

Producer

Warner Bros.