Sleuth (1972)

19722h 18mdir. Joseph L. MankiewiczUnited Kingdom, United Statesneo-noirmystery film

With Laurence Olivier, Michael Caine

Directed by Joseph L. Mankiewicz

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Sleuth is a 1972 mystery thriller film directed by Joseph L. Mankiewicz and starring Laurence Olivier and Michael Caine. The screenplay by playwright Anthony Shaffer was based on his 1970 Tony Award-winning play. Both Olivier and Caine were nominated for Academy Awards for their performances. This was Mankiewicz's final film. Critics gave the film overwhelmingly positive reviews.

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