Man-Trap
“Too many men... Too many thrills... Soon - Too much violence!”
Synopsis
Helmed by Edmond O'Brien, this slick crime thriller stars Jeffrey Hunter as naïve Matt Jameson, whose Korean War pal Vince Biskay talks Matt into helping commandeer nearly $4 million from a Central American dictator. After Vince is wounded in a gun battle as they're making off with the loot, the duo holes up at Matt's house -- where his boozy, promiscuous wife puts the moves on Vince.
Top Cast
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Jeffrey Hunter
Matt Jameson
David Janssen
Vince Biskay
Stella Stevens
Nina Jameson
Elaine Devry
Liz Addams
Virginia Gregg
Ruth
Dorothy Green
Vera Snavely
Hugh Sanders
E.J. Malden
Frank Albertson
Paul Snavely
Arthur Batanides
Cortez
Perry Lopez
Puerco
Bernard Fein
Fat Man
Tol Avery
Lt. Heisen
Bob Crane
Ralph Turner
Laurette Luez
Mexican Woman
Michael Vandever
Bobby Joe
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 20, 1961
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Edmond O'Brien
- Screenplay & Story
- Ed Waters
- Original Score
- Leith Stevens
- Original Title
- Man-Trap
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures, Tiger Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Edmond O'Brien
Ed Waters, John D. MacDonald
Leith Stevens
Loyal Griggs
Jack Lippiatt, Stanley Frazen
Department Leadership Roster
Edmond O'Brien
Director
Leith Stevens
Original Music Composer
Jack Lippiatt
Editor
Ed Waters
Screenplay
Loyal Griggs
Director of Photography
Stanley Frazen
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
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 Man-Trap
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Man-Trap about?
Helmed by Edmond O'Brien, this slick crime thriller stars Jeffrey Hunter as naïve Matt Jameson, whose Korean War pal Vince Biskay talks Matt into helping commandeer nearly $4 million from a Central American dictator. After Vince is wounded in a gun battle as they're making off with the loot, the duo holes up at Matt's house -- where his boozy, promiscuous wife puts the moves on Vince.
Who directed Man-Trap?
Man-Trap was directed by Edmond O'Brien.
Who stars in Man-Trap?
The principal cast of Man-Trap includes Jeffrey Hunter, David Janssen, Stella Stevens, Elaine Devry, Virginia Gregg.
When was Man-Trap released and how long is it?
Man-Trap was released in 1961 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.
Who composed the musical score for Man-Trap?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Man-Trap was composed by Leith Stevens.
Is Man-Trap based on a book or true story?
Man-Trap is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "John D. MacDonald".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Man-Trap?
Man-Trap holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).