Mantrap (1953)
Movie 1h 13m ★ 5.6/10
Good for tonight if you want to: keep me on the edge
Dating from 1953, Mantrap sits in the crime and thriller corner of our catalogue. It is directed by Terence Fisher. The cast includes Anthony Forwood, Lois Maxwell and Paul Henreid. The running time is 1h 13m. Audiences give it a mixed score of 5.6 out of 10.
Synopsis
Branded as criminally insane and incarcerated for a murder he did not commit, Speight escapes from the asylum, determined to clear his name. He befriends private detective Hugo Bishop who, convinced that the wrong man has been convicted, agrees to help find the real killer. They begin their search for the murderer closest to home where both Thelma Speight and her employer Maurice Jerrard were visibly distressed by the news of her husband's jailbreak. More than Speight's 'insanity' fuels their worries.
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Cast & crew
- Terence FisherDirector
- Anthony Forwoodas Rex
- Lois Maxwellas Thelma Speight / Tasman
- Paul Henreidas Hugo Bishop
- Kieron Mooreas Mervyn Speight
- Hugh Sinclairas Maurice Jerrard
- Lloyd Lambleas Inspector "Freddie" Frisnay
- Bill Traversas Victor Tasman
- Mary Laura Woodas Susie Martin
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Questions about Mantrap
- What genre is Mantrap?
- Mantrap is categorised as Crime, Thriller.
- Who stars in Mantrap?
- Anthony Forwood, Lois Maxwell, Paul Henreid, Kieron Moore, Hugh Sinclair appear in the main cast.
- Who directed Mantrap?
- Terence Fisher directed Mantrap.
- How long is Mantrap?
- Mantrap runs for 1h 13m (73 minutes).
- Is Mantrap worth watching?
- It holds an audience score of 5.6/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.
- Where can I watch Mantrap?
- Availability changes by country and over time. Use the "Where to watch" links on this page to see which legal streaming, rental or purchase services currently offer it.
