Sleuth

Sleuth

1972 · 138 min · EN · PG · 7.7 (753 votes)
Dir. Joseph L. Mankiewicz · Starring Laurence Olivier, Michael Caine · Music John Addison

“Think of the perfect crime... Then go one step further.”

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A man who loves games and theatre invites his wife's lover to meet, setting up a battle of wits with potentially deadly results.

VIBE

A deliciously wicked battle of wits unfolds in a lavish estate. Expect sharp dialogue, escalating mind games, and a palpable sense of theatrical suspense. It's a meticulously crafted, upper-crust duel where every move feels like a calculated risk.

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