The Deadly Trap
La Maison sous les arbres
“Murder and Madness is THE DEADLY TRAP.”
Synopsis
Jill's husband has been distant since they moved to Paris. He's pressured at work to engage in illegal activities but he refuses. Soon after, when their children disappear while in Jill's care, her mental health comes into question.
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Gilbert Bécaud - La Maison Sous Les Arbres (The Deadly Trap / Sisli Günler | 1971)
Type: Clip • Published 2016-06-06
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Faye Dunaway
Jill
Frank Langella
Philippe
Barbara Parkins
Cynthia
Karen Blanguernon
Miss Hansen
Raymond Gérôme
Commissaire Chameille
Maurice Ronet
L'homme de l'organisation
Michele Lourie
Cathy
Patrick Vincent
Patrick
Gérard Buhr
Le psychiatre
Louise Chevalier
Tener Eckelberry
Massimo Farinelli
Jill Larson
Robert Lussac
Franco Ressel
Dora van der Groen
Les Zemgano
Michel Charrel
Le mâle (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 25, 1972
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- René Clément
- Screenplay & Story
- Arthur Cavanaugh, Daniel Boulanger, René Clément, Eleanor Perry, Sidney Buchman
- Original Score
- Gilbert Bécaud
- Original Title
- La Maison sous les arbres
- Country of Origin
- France, Italy
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Production Studios
- Les Films Corona, Les Films Pomereu
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
René Clément
Arthur Cavanaugh, Daniel Boulanger, René Clément, Eleanor Perry, Sidney Buchman
Gilbert Bécaud
Andréas Winding
Françoise Javet, Christiane Lack, Jean Ravel
Robert Dorfmann, Bertrand Javal, Georges Casati
Department Leadership Roster
René Clément
Director
Robert Dorfmann
Producer
Bertrand Javal
Producer
Andréas Winding
Director of Photography
Françoise Javet
Editor
Christiane Lack
Editor
Jean Ravel
Editor
Gilbert Bécaud
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Deadly Trap
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What is The Deadly Trap about?
Jill's husband has been distant since they moved to Paris. He's pressured at work to engage in illegal activities but he refuses. Soon after, when their children disappear while in Jill's care, her mental health comes into question.
Who directed The Deadly Trap?
The Deadly Trap was directed by René Clément.
Who stars in The Deadly Trap?
The principal cast of The Deadly Trap includes Faye Dunaway, Frank Langella, Barbara Parkins, Karen Blanguernon, Raymond Gérôme.
When was The Deadly Trap released and how long is it?
The Deadly Trap was released in 1971 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.
Who composed the musical score for The Deadly Trap?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Deadly Trap was composed by Gilbert Bécaud.
Is The Deadly Trap based on a book or true story?
The Deadly Trap is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Arthur Cavanaugh".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Deadly Trap?
The Deadly Trap holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).