The Rabbit Trap
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Synopsis
A man must choose between work or his family after he is called back to work during a family vacation. He and his son have set a harmless rabbit trap in the woods near the cabin they are vacationing in. When the family returns home they realize that they forget to retrieve the trap and the son fears that a rabbit will be captured and die a slow death from starvation. The man is in line for a promotion, yet feels that he is under appreciated by his boss. He must choose whether or not to follow his instincts and do the right thing or possibly lose the promotion he has worked long and hard for.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
June 1, 1959
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Philip Leacock
- Screenplay & Story
- J.P. Miller
- Original Score
- Jack Marshall
- Original Title
- The Rabbit Trap
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 12m
- Production Studios
- Canon Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Philip Leacock
J.P. Miller
Jack Marshall
Irving Glassberg
Ted J. Kent
Harry Kleiner
Department Leadership Roster
Philip Leacock
Director
Jack Marshall
Original Music Composer
Irving Glassberg
Director of Photography
Harry Kleiner
Producer
Bill Thomas
Costume Design
Ted J. Kent
Editor
J.P. Miller
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Rabbit Trap.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Rabbit Trap
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Rabbit Trap about?
A man must choose between work or his family after he is called back to work during a family vacation. He and his son have set a harmless rabbit trap in the woods near the cabin they are vacationing in. When the family returns home they realize that they forget to retrieve the trap and the son fears that a rabbit will be captured and die a slow death from starvation. The man is in line for a promotion, yet feels that he is under appreciated by his boss. He must choose whether or not to follow his instincts and do the right thing or possibly lose the promotion he has worked long and hard for.
Who directed The Rabbit Trap?
The Rabbit Trap was directed by Philip Leacock.
Who stars in The Rabbit Trap?
The principal cast of The Rabbit Trap includes Ernest Borgnine, David Brian, Bethel Leslie, Kevin Corcoran, June Blair.
When was The Rabbit Trap released and how long is it?
The Rabbit Trap was released in 1959 with a total runtime of 1h 12m.
Who composed the musical score for The Rabbit Trap?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Rabbit Trap was composed by Jack Marshall.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Rabbit Trap?
The Rabbit Trap holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).