The Steel Trap
“For the Love of a Woman, He Stole $1,000,000!”
Synopsis
Joseph Cotten plays an assistant bank manager who steals $1,000,000 from the safe late on a Friday and then plans to flee to Brazil over the weekend.
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The Steel Trap (Preview Clip)
Type: Clip • Published 2012-03-03
Top Cast
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Joseph Cotten
Jim Osborne
Teresa Wright
Laurie Osborne
Jonathan Hale
Tom Bowers
Walter Sande
Customs Inspector
Eddie Marr
Ken Woodley
Carleton Young
Briggs, airline clerk
Katherine Warren
Mrs. Kellogg
Tom Powers
Valcourt, Travel Agent
Stephanie King
Susan Osborne
Aline Towne
Gail Woodley
Hugh Sanders
Mr. Greer, Passport clerk
Marjorie Stapp
Travel Agent
William Hudson
Raglin, Bank Teller #2
Marjorie Bennett
Cleaning Woman (uncredited)
Benny Burt
Bank Teller (uncredited)
Franklyn Farnum
Plane Passenger (uncredited)
Cosmo Sardo
Customs Inspector (uncredited)
Bert Stevens
Bank Officer (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 12, 1952
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Andrew L. Stone
- Screenplay & Story
- Andrew L. Stone
- Original Score
- Dimitri Tiomkin
- Original Title
- The Steel Trap
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Production Studios
- Thor Productions, 20th Century Fox
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Andrew L. Stone
Andrew L. Stone
Dimitri Tiomkin
Ernest Laszlo
Otto Ludwig
Bert E. Friedlob, Leo Taub
Department Leadership Roster
Dimitri Tiomkin
Original Music Composer
Bert E. Friedlob
Producer
Andrew L. Stone
Director
Otto Ludwig
Editor
Andrew L. Stone
Screenplay
Ernest Laszlo
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Steel Trap
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Steel Trap about?
Joseph Cotten plays an assistant bank manager who steals $1,000,000 from the safe late on a Friday and then plans to flee to Brazil over the weekend.
Who directed The Steel Trap?
The Steel Trap was directed by Andrew L. Stone.
Who stars in The Steel Trap?
The principal cast of The Steel Trap includes Joseph Cotten, Teresa Wright, Jonathan Hale, Walter Sande, Eddie Marr.
When was The Steel Trap released and how long is it?
The Steel Trap was released in 1952 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.
Who composed the musical score for The Steel Trap?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Steel Trap was composed by Dimitri Tiomkin.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Steel Trap?
The Steel Trap holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).