Deathtrap
“The trap is set... For a wickedly funny who'll-do-it.”
Synopsis
A Broadway playwright puts murder in his plan to take credit for a student's script.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Original Theatrical TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2012-11-20
Top Cast
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Michael Caine
Sidney Bruhl
Christopher Reeve
Clifford Anderson
Dyan Cannon
Myra Bruhl
Irene Worth
Helga ten Dorp
Henry Jones
Porter Milgrim
Joe Silver
Seymour Starger
Tony DiBenedetto
Burt
Al LeBreton
Handsome Actor
Francis B. Creamer Jr.
Minister
Stewart Klein
Stewart Klein
Jeffrey Lyons
Jeffrey Lyons
Joel Siegel
Joel Siegel
Jenny Lumet
Stage Newsboy
Jayne Heller
Stage Actress
George Peck
Stage Actor
Perry Rosen
Stage Actor
Jon-Erik Hexum
Theater Audience (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
New York City, New York
Festival / Special Debut
March 19, 1982
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$10M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$19M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
1.9x
+$9M net gain
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sidney Lumet
- Screenplay & Story
- Jay Presson Allen
- Original Score
- Johnny Mandel
- Original Title
- Deathtrap
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 56m
- Production Budget
- $10M
- Worldwide Gross
- $19M
- Production Studios
- Warner Bros. Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sidney Lumet
Jay Presson Allen, Ira Levin
Johnny Mandel
Andrzej Bartkowiak
Jack Fitzstephens
Burtt Harris, Jay Presson Allen
Department Leadership Roster
Jay Presson Allen
Screenplay
Sidney Lumet
Director
Burtt Harris
Producer
Tony Walton
Costume Design
Andrzej Bartkowiak
Director of Photography
Johnny Mandel
Original Music Composer
Jack Fitzstephens
Editor
Tony Walton
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Deathtrap
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Deathtrap about?
A Broadway playwright puts murder in his plan to take credit for a student's script.
Who directed Deathtrap?
Deathtrap was directed by Sidney Lumet.
Who stars in Deathtrap?
The principal cast of Deathtrap includes Michael Caine, Christopher Reeve, Dyan Cannon, Irene Worth, Henry Jones.
When was Deathtrap released and how long is it?
Deathtrap was released in 1982 with a total runtime of 1h 56m.
What was the box office and production budget of Deathtrap?
Deathtrap had a reported production budget of $10M and grossed $19M at the worldwide box office (1.9 return on budget, classified as a budget recovered).
Who composed the musical score for Deathtrap?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Deathtrap was composed by Johnny Mandel.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Deathtrap?
Deathtrap holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).