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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.
Sleuth (1972) is a thriller, mystery, and crime film directed by Joseph L. Mankiewicz. It stars Laurence Olivier and Michael Caine. The film runs for 2 hours 18 minutes. Audiences have made it strongly rated, with an average score of 7.7 out of 10 from 734 votes.

Laurence Olivier
Andrew Wyke

Michael Caine
Milo Tindle
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Sleuth stars Laurence Olivier and Michael Caine, and was directed by Joseph L. Mankiewicz.
Sleuth has a runtime of 2 hours 18 minutes.
Sleuth was released in 1972.
Sleuth is a thriller, mystery, and crime film.
Sleuth holds an average audience score of 7.7 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.
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