Mantrap
"Scotland Yard warns private eye to reveal the whereabouts of the Man in Hiding."
Originally released in 1953. Mantrap is a thriller/crime film. directed by Terence Fisher. At just 73 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Paul Henreid, Lois Maxwell, and Kieron Moore
Synopsis
Branded as criminally insane and incarcerated for a murder he did not commit, Speight escapes from the asylum, determined to clear his name. He befriends private detective Hugo Bishop who, convinced that the wrong man has been convicted, agrees to help find the real killer. They begin their search for the murderer closest to home where both Thelma Speight and her employer Maurice Jerrard were visibly distressed by the news of her husband's jailbreak. More than Speight's 'insanity' fuels their worries.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 10, 1953
72 years ago
Runtime
1h 13m
73 minutes total
User Rating
5.1/10
Mixed (4 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Director
Top Cast
Paul Henreid
as Hugo Bishop
Lois Maxwell
as Thelma Speight / Tasman
Kieron Moore
as Mervyn Speight
Hugh Sinclair
as Maurice Jerrard
Lloyd Lamble
as Inspector "Freddie" Frisnay
Anthony Forwood
as Rex
Bill Travers
as Victor Tasman
Mary Laura Wood
as Susie Martin
Kay Kendall
as Vera Corridge
Anna Turner
as Marjorie
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Hammer Film Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mantrap about?
Branded as criminally insane and incarcerated for a murder he did not commit, Speight escapes from the asylum, determined to clear his name. He befriends private detective Hugo Bishop who, convince...
Who directed Mantrap?
Mantrap was directed by Terence Fisher.
How long is Mantrap?
Mantrap has a runtime of 1 hours and 13 minutes (73 minutes total).
When was Mantrap released?
Mantrap was released on March 10, 1953 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Mantrap?
The main cast of Mantrap includes Paul Henreid, Lois Maxwell, Kieron Moore, Hugh Sinclair, Lloyd Lamble.