Mantrap
“Scotland Yard warns private eye to reveal the whereabouts of the Man in Hiding.”
Synopsis
Branded as criminally insane and incarcerated for a murder he did not commit, Speight escapes from the asylum, determined to clear his name. He befriends private detective Hugo Bishop who, convinced that the wrong man has been convicted, agrees to help find the real killer. They begin their search for the murderer closest to home where both Thelma Speight and her employer Maurice Jerrard were visibly distressed by the news of her husband's jailbreak. More than Speight's 'insanity' fuels their worries.
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Paul Henreid
Hugo Bishop
Lois Maxwell
Thelma Speight / Tasman
Kieron Moore
Mervyn Speight
Hugh Sinclair
Maurice Jerrard
Lloyd Lamble
Inspector "Freddie" Frisnay
Anthony Forwood
Rex
Bill Travers
Victor Tasman
Mary Laura Wood
Susie Martin
Kay Kendall
Vera Corridge
Anna Turner
Marjorie
Barbara Shelley
Fashion show commentator
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 2, 1953
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Terence Fisher
- Screenplay & Story
- Terence Fisher, Paul Tabori
- Original Title
- Mantrap
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 13m
- Production Studios
- Hammer Film Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Terence Fisher
Terence Fisher, Paul Tabori, Trevor Dudley-Smith
James Needs
Department Leadership Roster
Terence Fisher
Director
Terence Fisher
Screenplay
Paul Tabori
Screenplay
James Needs
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Mantrap
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What is Mantrap about?
Branded as criminally insane and incarcerated for a murder he did not commit, Speight escapes from the asylum, determined to clear his name. He befriends private detective Hugo Bishop who, convinced that the wrong man has been convicted, agrees to help find the real killer. They begin their search for the murderer closest to home where both Thelma Speight and her employer Maurice Jerrard were visibly distressed by the news of her husband's jailbreak. More than Speight's 'insanity' fuels their worries.
Who directed Mantrap?
Mantrap was directed by Terence Fisher.
Who stars in Mantrap?
The principal cast of Mantrap includes Paul Henreid, Lois Maxwell, Kieron Moore, Hugh Sinclair, Lloyd Lamble.
When was Mantrap released and how long is it?
Mantrap was released in 1953 with a total runtime of 1h 13m.
Is Mantrap based on a book or true story?
Mantrap is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Trevor Dudley-Smith".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Mantrap?
Mantrap holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).