Sleuth (1972 Thriller film) If it was murder, where’s the body? Laurence Olivier, Michael Cain
0Two acting legends. One mansion. Zero rules.
Mystery writer Andrew Wyke lures his wife’s new flame Milo Tindle into a twisted game at his tricked-out mansion. Their battle of wits escalates wildly as traps backfire and disguises drop, turning a playful face-off into a no-holds-barred showdown.
CASTLIST:
Laurence Olivier (Oscar®-nominated) – Andrew Wyke
Michael Cain (Oscar®-nominated) – Milo Tindle
Teddy Martin – Police Constable Higgs
Alec Cawthorne – Inspector Doppler (voice)
Joanne Woodward – Marguerite Wyke (portrait only)
CREDITS
Directed by 4x Oscar® winner Joseph L. Mankiewicz (All About Eve)
Based on Anthony Shaffer’s Tony-winning play
Cinematography by Oswald Morris • Production Design by Ken Adam (James Bond films)
ACCOLADES
🏆 4 Oscar® nominations (including BOTH leads!)
🏆 Edgar Award for Best Mystery Screenplay
