@celeste_writes
A patient, formally daring work — the cinematography lingers on empty rooms longer than most audiences will tolerate, but those who stay are rewarded with the most haunting final act of the year.
A man who loves games and theatre invites his wife's lover to meet, setting up a battle of wits with potentially deadly results.
Quick Stats
7.7
TMDB Rating
731
Votes
2h 18m
Runtime
$3.5M
Budget
$5.8M
Box Office
164%
Return
Key Crew
DirectorJoseph L. Mankiewicz
WriterAnthony Shaffer
CinematographyOswald Morris
ComposerJohn Addison
EditorRichard Marden
Production DesignKen Adam
Produced by
Palomar Pictures International
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Critics & Reviews
3 featured@jhalberg
I walked in expecting another genre exercise and walked out feeling like I'd been eavesdropping on a confession. The lead performance is genuinely singular — a career-defining turn.
@priya_a
A few too many scenes feel borrowed from a better film, but the soundtrack and the production design carry the rest. Solid recommendation for fans of slow-burn European thrillers.
Cast
Laurence Olivier
Andrew Wyke
Michael Caine
Milo Tindle
