The Trap
Synopsis
Lawyer Ralph Anderson arrives in Tula, an amazingly remote town in the desert, as reluctant emissary of mob chief Victor Massonetti, who wants the airstrip clear for his unofficial exit from the country. Ralph's arrival has a profound effect on his estranged father, the sheriff; his brother Tip, an alcoholic deputy; and his ex-sweetheart Linda, now married to Tip. Tension builds as a small army of gangsters takes over the town. Then the situation abruptly changes...
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Richard Widmark
Ralph Anderson
Lee J. Cobb
Victor Massonetti
Tina Louise
Linda Anderson
Earl Holliman
Tippy Anderson
Carl Benton Reid
Sheriff Lloyd Anderson
Lorne Greene
Davis
Peter Baldwin
Mellon
Chuck Wassil
First Fake Policeman
Richard Shannon
Len Karger
Carl Milletaire
Eddie
James Bell
Clint Edwards
Karl Lukas
Greenie (uncredited)
Wayne Heffley
Lou Brann (uncredited)
Louis Quinn
Archie Stoner (uncredited)
Walter Coy
Second Fake Policeman (uncredited)
John Indrisano
Hood (uncredited)
Roger Creed
Hood (uncredited)
Russell Saunders
Hood (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 28, 1959
Wide Cinema Exhibition
January 20, 2021
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Norman Panama
- Screenplay & Story
- Richard Alan Simmons, Norman Panama
- Original Title
- The Trap
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 24m
- Production Studios
- Heath Productions, Parkwood Enterprises
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Norman Panama
Richard Alan Simmons, Norman Panama
Daniel L. Fapp, W. Wallace Kelley
Everett Douglas
Melvin Frank, Norman Panama
Department Leadership Roster
Everett Douglas
Editor
Richard Alan Simmons
Writer
Norman Panama
Writer
Norman Panama
Director
Daniel L. Fapp
Director of Photography
Edith Head
Costume Design
Melvin Frank
Producer
Norman Panama
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Trap
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What is The Trap about?
Lawyer Ralph Anderson arrives in Tula, an amazingly remote town in the desert, as reluctant emissary of mob chief Victor Massonetti, who wants the airstrip clear for his unofficial exit from the country. Ralph's arrival has a profound effect on his estranged father, the sheriff; his brother Tip, an alcoholic deputy; and his ex-sweetheart Linda, now married to Tip. Tension builds as a small army of gangsters takes over the town. Then the situation abruptly changes...
Who directed The Trap?
The Trap was directed by Norman Panama.
Who stars in The Trap?
The principal cast of The Trap includes Richard Widmark, Lee J. Cobb, Tina Louise, Earl Holliman, Carl Benton Reid.
When was The Trap released and how long is it?
The Trap was released in 1959 with a total runtime of 1h 24m.