Sleuth (1972)
Country: US/GB
Technical: col 139m
Director: Joseph L. Mankiewicz
Cast: Laurence Olivier, Michael Caine
Synopsis:
A wealthy man of culture, steeped in thespianism and gamesmanship, invites his wife's lover, a society hairdresser, over for the weekend for a man to man chat. A jovial game of cat and mouse ensues.
Review:
Olivier positively throws himself into the performance possibilities of Shaffer's erudite text, leaving Caine somewhat in the shade, though he has his own moments of glory too. Cinema unfortunately renders impractical the crucial sleight of hand at the centre of the stage original, though Mankiewicz milks the tricks and toys for all they're worth.
Country: US/GB
Technical: col 139m
Director: Joseph L. Mankiewicz
Cast: Laurence Olivier, Michael Caine
Synopsis:
A wealthy man of culture, steeped in thespianism and gamesmanship, invites his wife's lover, a society hairdresser, over for the weekend for a man to man chat. A jovial game of cat and mouse ensues.
Review:
Olivier positively throws himself into the performance possibilities of Shaffer's erudite text, leaving Caine somewhat in the shade, though he has his own moments of glory too. Cinema unfortunately renders impractical the crucial sleight of hand at the centre of the stage original, though Mankiewicz milks the tricks and toys for all they're worth.
Country: US/GB
Technical: col 139m
Director: Joseph L. Mankiewicz
Cast: Laurence Olivier, Michael Caine
Synopsis:
A wealthy man of culture, steeped in thespianism and gamesmanship, invites his wife's lover, a society hairdresser, over for the weekend for a man to man chat. A jovial game of cat and mouse ensues.
Review:
Olivier positively throws himself into the performance possibilities of Shaffer's erudite text, leaving Caine somewhat in the shade, though he has his own moments of glory too. Cinema unfortunately renders impractical the crucial sleight of hand at the centre of the stage original, though Mankiewicz milks the tricks and toys for all they're worth.