The Trap
Fällan
Synopsis
Set in the underground living quarters of a scientist working at an international nuclear waste station near the west coast of Sweden. It is the end of 1999, and the TV in the oppressive living room inhabited by John (the scientist), his wife Margereta, and their son Peter, is proclaiming optimistic statements about the promise of the New Millennium.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Karl Lennart Sandquist
John
Bo Melander
Bertil
Anita Kronevi
Margareta
Jonas Berg
Bo
Thomas Carlsson
Peter
Svetoslav Botchvarov
TV commentator
Jean Chapou
TV commentator
Axel Fritz
TV commentator
Gösta Gemme
TV commentator
Ronald F. Hoiseck
TV commentator
Davis Jones
TV commentator
Torsten Nilsson
TV commentator
Terry Whitmore
American Guard
Charles Koroly
American Guard
Hans Olofsson
Swedish Guard
Peter Lindkvist
Swedish Guard
Vatentin Agopov
Russian Guard
Vladimir Margineanu
Russian Guard
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Peter Watkins
- Screenplay & Story
- Peter Watkins, Bo Melander
- Original Title
- Fällan
- Country of Origin
- Sweden
- Spoken Languages
- English, Swedish
- Runtime
- 1h 5m
- Production Studios
- Sveriges Radio
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Peter Watkins
Peter Watkins, Bo Melander
Stig Palm
Department Leadership Roster
Peter Watkins
Director
Peter Watkins
Writer
Bo Melander
Writer
Stig Palm
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Trap
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Trap about?
Set in the underground living quarters of a scientist working at an international nuclear waste station near the west coast of Sweden. It is the end of 1999, and the TV in the oppressive living room inhabited by John (the scientist), his wife Margereta, and their son Peter, is proclaiming optimistic statements about the promise of the New Millennium.
Who directed The Trap?
The Trap was directed by Peter Watkins.
Who stars in The Trap?
The principal cast of The Trap includes Karl Lennart Sandquist, Bo Melander, Anita Kronevi, Jonas Berg, Thomas Carlsson.
When was The Trap released and how long is it?
The Trap was released in 2012 with a total runtime of 1h 5m.