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5.9 / 10(9 votes)IMDb19661h 45mFrance, Italy

Trap for the Assassin

Roger la Honte

Synopsis

An industrialist is falsely accused of murdering one of his creditors and, because he cannot reveal that it was his mistress who gave him the money needed to pay the debt, he is sentenced to life in prison. He escapes, makes a fortune, and, years later, discovers the real culprit.

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Riccardo Freda
Screenplay & Story
Jean-Louis Bory, Jules Mary
Original Score
Antoine Duhamel, Georges Jean-Luc
Original Title
Roger la Honte
Country of Origin
France, Italy
Spoken Languages
French
Runtime
1h 45m
Production Studios
Comptoir Français du Film Production, Alvaro Mancori Produzioni Cinematografica

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Riccardo Freda

Screenplay & Story

Jean-Louis Bory, Jules Mary

Original Score & Music

Antoine Duhamel, Georges Jean-Luc

Director of Photography

Jean Tournier

Film Editing

Michèle Boëhm

Producers

Robert de Nesle, Alvaro Mancori

Literary Origin & Source Material
Novel:Jules Mary

Department Leadership Roster

Riccardo Freda

Riccardo Freda

Director

Jean-Louis Bory

Jean-Louis Bory

Writer

Robert de Nesle

Producer

Alvaro Mancori

Producer

Jean Tournier

Director of Photography

Michèle Boëhm

Editor

Jacques Mawart

Production Design

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Frequently Asked Questions About Trap for the Assassin

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Trap for the Assassin about?

An industrialist is falsely accused of murdering one of his creditors and, because he cannot reveal that it was his mistress who gave him the money needed to pay the debt, he is sentenced to life in prison. He escapes, makes a fortune, and, years later, discovers the real culprit.

Who directed Trap for the Assassin?

Trap for the Assassin was directed by Riccardo Freda.

Who stars in Trap for the Assassin?

The principal cast of Trap for the Assassin includes Georges Géret, Jean Carmet, Jean-Pierre Marielle, Jacques Monod, Dominique Zardi.

When was Trap for the Assassin released and how long is it?

Trap for the Assassin was released in 1966 with a total runtime of 1h 45m.

Who composed the musical score for Trap for the Assassin?

The original motion picture soundtrack for Trap for the Assassin was composed by Antoine Duhamel, Georges Jean-Luc.

Is Trap for the Assassin based on a book or true story?

Trap for the Assassin is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Jules Mary".