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Movie Info

Release Date: December 10, 1972
Runtime: 138 minutes
Alternative titles: View all (10)
Genres:
Crime Thriller Mystery
Budget: $3,500,000
Revenue: $5,750,000
Original Language: English
Status: Released
Production Countries:
Spoken Languages:
Critic Scores
Ratings from trusted sources
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89%
Tomatometer
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7.7/10
TMDB
695 votes
7.9/10
IMDb
52,752 votes
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Sleuth

1972

"Mind games unravel in a deadly duel."

Also known as: 🇪🇸 ES: La huella? 🇫🇷 FR: Le Limier? 🇩🇪 DE: Mord mit kleinen Fehlern? 🇵🇹 PT: Autópsia de Um Crime? 🇮🇹 IT: Gli insospettabili? All international titles (10) →

Awards & Recognition

0 Wins
1 Nominations
1 Total
Oscars
1 nom.
Year Festival Category Winner
1973 Oscars Best Director Joseph L. Mankiewicz

Synopsis

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Parental Guide — Suitable for 13+

13+

Content guidance for parents

Category Level Indicator
Violence 2/5
Sexual Content 1/5
Language 2/5
Drugs / Alcohol 1/5
Frightening Elements 2/5
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Budget: $3,500,000
Revenue: $5,750,000
Profit $2,250,000
ROI +64.3% (1.6x)

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Sleuth is directed by Joseph L. Mankiewicz .

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Keywords

#infidelity 53 #tense 45 #robbery 40 #extramarital affair 37 #author 27 #countryside 27 #ominous 27 #upper class 14 #game 13 #romantic rivalry 5

Trivia & Fun Facts about Sleuth

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  • Laurence Olivier and Michael Caine both had significant input into their characters' dialogues, resulting in a dynamic interplay that enhanced the film's tension.

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  • The film features a distinctive use of sound, including a score by John Addison that underscores the psychological tension and highlights the theatricality of the narrative.

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  • During a pivotal scene, a reflection of Michael Caine can be seen in a glass surface; this was not intended and became a notable continuity error.

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  • Sleuth shares thematic and stylistic similarities with other works by Joseph L. Mankiewicz, particularly in its exploration of deception and the intricacies of human relationships.

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  • The film's dialogue is filled with literary allusions, including references to classic works and playwrights, reflecting the characters' intellectual backgrounds.

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  • Michael Caine's performance in Sleuth helped establish him as a leading actor in the thriller genre during the early 1970s, paving the way for future roles in similar films.

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