Sleuth

Sleuth


Starring:Laurence Olivier, Michael Caine, Alec Cawthorne, John Matthews (II), Eve Channing, Teddy Martin
Director: Joseph L. Mankiewicz
Studio: Anchor Bay
Product Type: DVD

Editorial Review:
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Wicked, nasty, delicious fun. Laurence Olivier is a wealthy, veddy English mystery writer. He invites Michael Caine to his elaborate country house, in order to settle some rather unpleasant business between them: Caine is having an affair with Olivier's wife, and she is about to divorce the older man. Olivier, smooth as brandy, suggests that there might be a way the two men can help each other, but what appears to be an intriguing proposition escalates into a deadly cat-and-mouse game. Sleuth boasts a twisty script by Anthony Shaffer, calculated to drive an audience to distraction; and director Joseph L. Mankiewicz (All About Eve) shows a keen eye for the telling detail. But the real fun is watching Olivier and Caine go at each other hammer and tongs, a virtuoso wrestling match between two splendid actors (both were Oscar-nominated, but lost to Marlon Brando in The Godfather). Alec Cawthorne is also quite good as the inquisitive inspector on the case. --Robert Horton
Pooh's Super Sleuth Christmas Movie
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    ASIN: B000OPPAD8
    Release Date: 2007-11-20

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    On Christmas Eve, Pooh and the gang finds one of Santa's reindeer tangled in a string of jingle bells. Fearing that Santa won't be able to deliver presents without his reindeer, they set off to return the deer to the North Pole. When they get stranded, they build shelter to spend the night, and learn that the spirit of Christmas is all about being together!
    Sleuth
    Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
    • Somebody slap the Studio
    • Holy acting!
    • Can be a migraine trigger
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    • Sleuth the movie
    		 Sleuth
    Starring: Laurence Olivier , Michael Caine , Alec Cawthorne , John Matthews (II) , and Eve Channing
    Director: Joseph L. Mankiewicz
    Manufacturer: Anchor Bay
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    Release Date: 2002-02-05

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    Wicked, nasty, delicious fun. Laurence Olivier is a wealthy, veddy English mystery writer. He invites Michael Caine to his elaborate country house, in order to settle some rather unpleasant business between them: Caine is having an affair with Olivier's wife, and she is about to divorce the older man. Olivier, smooth as brandy, suggests that there might be a way the two men can help each other, but what appears to be an intriguing proposition escalates into a deadly cat-and-mouse game. Sleuth boasts a twisty script by Anthony Shaffer, calculated to drive an audience to distraction; and director Joseph L. Mankiewicz (All About Eve) shows a keen eye for the telling detail. But the real fun is watching Olivier and Caine go at each other hammer and tongs, a virtuoso wrestling match between two splendid actors (both were Oscar-nominated, but lost to Marlon Brando in The Godfather). Alec Cawthorne is also quite good as the inquisitive inspector on the case. --Robert Horton

    Customer Reviews:

    5 out of 5 stars Somebody slap the Studio.......2007-06-27

    I wish I could say I hated this movie. Then I could easily endure the ridiculous price the individual people are trying to get for this DVD. I check this title regular in the hope the studio has re-released it so I can buy it for a decent price. Although this movie has been one of my all time favorites since I first saw it at the theater, there is no way I would ever pay over twenty-five dollars for a DVD. Quite honestly anyone that charges more than that is just greedy.

    The movie starring Michael Caine and Lawrence Olivier centers around them in Olivier's house for most the movie. The lies, tricks, and traps they do on one another are amazing and will keep you guessing when they are being truthful and when they are not. Two men, mano a mano, using their wits and anything else not tacked down to dispose of the other. If you enjoyed "Deathtrap" you should love "Sleuth".

    5 out of 5 stars Holy acting!.......2007-06-22

    It's hard to believe this one's actually out of print... The entire film (a masterful stage play) is both a delightful mystery with a truly unexpected ending and, quite literally, a lesson in acting excellence. It's not often that two leading men in the same film both get nominated for Best Actor, and given the fact that the two leading men are Sir Michael Caine and Sir Laurence Olivier, you know you're in for a treat! If you get your hands on this, grab it with both hands! It may look a bit faded (ah, the 70s!) but it's well worth watching!

    4 out of 5 stars Can be a migraine trigger.......2007-05-16

    Very talky, lots of fun, and a tour de force for both Olivier and Caine. In fact it's overload for some viewers, i.e. if your idea of a great film isn't a dialog between just two characters for 2+ hours, you'll likely hate this movie. Personally, while watching "Sleuth", I kept expecting Jon Lovitz to pop out of a closet and yell, "ACTING!"

    If a few of the props in "Sleuth" look strangely familiar, they're from original "Twilight Zone" episodes.

    4 out of 5 stars Delicious........2007-03-13

    Sleuth (Joseph Mankiewicz, 1973)

    Anthony Shaffer is a guy who knows how to think things through. He creates labyrinthine plots, and then throws interesting characters into them. While I'd argue with anyone who contests that the finest adaptation of a Shaffer work to the screen is Robin Hardy's immortal The Wicker Man, Sleuth is certainly not far behind.

    Andrew Wyke (Sir Laurence Olivier) is a man who is, perhaps, overly fond of games. He invites Milo Tindle (Michael Caine) to his estate one evening for a bit of game-playing. You see, Wyke is fully aware that Tindle is the lover of his wife Marguerite (Eve Channing, who bears a striking resemblance to Joanne Woodward). He sets forth a rather interesting proposition: he wants Marguerite off his hands, and Milo's in need of a bit of cash, so why not have Milo rob the house? After all, Wyke can claim the theft on insurance. It's a win-win situation. Milo, however, becomes increasingly aware as time goes on that not all is what it seems...

    The movie was nominated for four Oscars (Best Actor for both Caine and Olivier, Best Score, and Best Director) and four BAFTAs (Best Actor for Olivier, Screenplay, Art Direction, and Cinematography for Oswal Morris, who'd won the Oscar the year previous for A Fiddler on the Roof). It managed to get through both awards presentations with a complete snubbing, but that's in no small part because it ran into a roomful of chainsaws that year (The Godfather, Truffaut's Day for Night, La Charme Discret de la Bourgeoisie, and Cabaret, all entries on many, many 100-best lists over the years, were some of the films that snatched awards away from Sleuth). That it managed to snatch such defeat from the jaws of victory is more than anything a measure of how strong the film community was at the time; when was the last time you saw Oscars and BAFTAs with that kind of a roster competing for awards? Sleuth may have managed to finish second, but Sham finished second to Secretariat, too. Sham still ran the second-fastest Kentucky Derby ever recorded.

    Sleuth is a wonderful movie. It's wickedly funny, sports incredible performances from its two top dogs, and (even if you see through the rather obvious bat-and-switch halfway through the movie immediately) will keep you guessing right up till the end. A cracking mystery, wot? ****

    5 out of 5 stars Sleuth the movie.......2007-01-04

    Sleuth is a 2 person movie with Sir Lawrence Olivier, and Michael Caine that treats the viewer to a twisting story of ingrigue and humor and suspense, a cat n mouse drama that is well worth owning
    Sleuth
    Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
    • Somebody slap the Studio
    • Holy acting!
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    		 Sleuth
    Starring: Laurence Olivier , Michael Caine , Alec Cawthorne , John Matthews (II) , and Eve Channing
    Director: Joseph L. Mankiewicz
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    ASIN: 6304836619
    Release Date: 1998-03-03

    Amazon.com essential video

    Wicked, nasty, delicious fun. Laurence Olivier is a wealthy, veddy English mystery writer. He invites Michael Caine to his elaborate country house, in order to settle some rather unpleasant business between them: Caine is having an affair with Olivier's wife, and she is about to divorce the older man. Olivier, smooth as brandy, suggests that there might be a way the two men can help each other, but what appears to be an intriguing proposition escalates into a deadly cat-and-mouse game. Sleuth boasts a twisty script by Anthony Shaffer, calculated to drive an audience to distraction; and director Joseph L. Mankiewicz (All About Eve) shows a keen eye for the telling detail. But the real fun is watching Olivier and Caine go at each other hammer and tongs, a virtuoso wrestling match between two splendid actors (both were Oscar-nominated, but lost to Marlon Brando in The Godfather). Alec Cawthorne is also quite good as the inquisitive inspector on the case. --Robert Horton

    Customer Reviews:

    5 out of 5 stars Somebody slap the Studio.......2007-06-27

    I wish I could say I hated this movie. Then I could easily endure the ridiculous price the individual people are trying to get for this DVD. I check this title regular in the hope the studio has re-released it so I can buy it for a decent price. Although this movie has been one of my all time favorites since I first saw it at the theater, there is no way I would ever pay over twenty-five dollars for a DVD. Quite honestly anyone that charges more than that is just greedy.

    The movie starring Michael Caine and Lawrence Olivier centers around them in Olivier's house for most the movie. The lies, tricks, and traps they do on one another are amazing and will keep you guessing when they are being truthful and when they are not. Two men, mano a mano, using their wits and anything else not tacked down to dispose of the other. If you enjoyed "Deathtrap" you should love "Sleuth".

    5 out of 5 stars Holy acting!.......2007-06-22

    It's hard to believe this one's actually out of print... The entire film (a masterful stage play) is both a delightful mystery with a truly unexpected ending and, quite literally, a lesson in acting excellence. It's not often that two leading men in the same film both get nominated for Best Actor, and given the fact that the two leading men are Sir Michael Caine and Sir Laurence Olivier, you know you're in for a treat! If you get your hands on this, grab it with both hands! It may look a bit faded (ah, the 70s!) but it's well worth watching!

    4 out of 5 stars Can be a migraine trigger.......2007-05-16

    Very talky, lots of fun, and a tour de force for both Olivier and Caine. In fact it's overload for some viewers, i.e. if your idea of a great film isn't a dialog between just two characters for 2+ hours, you'll likely hate this movie. Personally, while watching "Sleuth", I kept expecting Jon Lovitz to pop out of a closet and yell, "ACTING!"

    If a few of the props in "Sleuth" look strangely familiar, they're from original "Twilight Zone" episodes.

    4 out of 5 stars Delicious........2007-03-13

    Sleuth (Joseph Mankiewicz, 1973)

    Anthony Shaffer is a guy who knows how to think things through. He creates labyrinthine plots, and then throws interesting characters into them. While I'd argue with anyone who contests that the finest adaptation of a Shaffer work to the screen is Robin Hardy's immortal The Wicker Man, Sleuth is certainly not far behind.

    Andrew Wyke (Sir Laurence Olivier) is a man who is, perhaps, overly fond of games. He invites Milo Tindle (Michael Caine) to his estate one evening for a bit of game-playing. You see, Wyke is fully aware that Tindle is the lover of his wife Marguerite (Eve Channing, who bears a striking resemblance to Joanne Woodward). He sets forth a rather interesting proposition: he wants Marguerite off his hands, and Milo's in need of a bit of cash, so why not have Milo rob the house? After all, Wyke can claim the theft on insurance. It's a win-win situation. Milo, however, becomes increasingly aware as time goes on that not all is what it seems...

    The movie was nominated for four Oscars (Best Actor for both Caine and Olivier, Best Score, and Best Director) and four BAFTAs (Best Actor for Olivier, Screenplay, Art Direction, and Cinematography for Oswal Morris, who'd won the Oscar the year previous for A Fiddler on the Roof). It managed to get through both awards presentations with a complete snubbing, but that's in no small part because it ran into a roomful of chainsaws that year (The Godfather, Truffaut's Day for Night, La Charme Discret de la Bourgeoisie, and Cabaret, all entries on many, many 100-best lists over the years, were some of the films that snatched awards away from Sleuth). That it managed to snatch such defeat from the jaws of victory is more than anything a measure of how strong the film community was at the time; when was the last time you saw Oscars and BAFTAs with that kind of a roster competing for awards? Sleuth may have managed to finish second, but Sham finished second to Secretariat, too. Sham still ran the second-fastest Kentucky Derby ever recorded.

    Sleuth is a wonderful movie. It's wickedly funny, sports incredible performances from its two top dogs, and (even if you see through the rather obvious bat-and-switch halfway through the movie immediately) will keep you guessing right up till the end. A cracking mystery, wot? ****

    5 out of 5 stars Sleuth the movie.......2007-01-04

    Sleuth is a 2 person movie with Sir Lawrence Olivier, and Michael Caine that treats the viewer to a twisting story of ingrigue and humor and suspense, a cat n mouse drama that is well worth owning
    Sherlock Holmes and the Secret Weapon
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      		Sherlock Holmes and the Secret Weapon

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      Updated for the time in which it was produced. The Secret Weapon finds Sherlock Holmes sleuthing with WWII as a backdrop, and a good thing too. It seems Holmes' greatest nemesis, Professor Moriarty (Lionel Atwill) is now in cahoots with the Nazis, a diabolical alliance that only Holmes, along with his trusty sidekick Dr. Watson can fracture. Working against time, Holmes must prevent Moriart from gaining access to secrets that will enable him to build a devastating new bomb. The fate of all humanity lies in the good detective's hands.
      Sleuth (DVD) 1972 - Laurence Olivier, Michael Caine (In English Language, Region FREE) Import Edition
      Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
      • Great Film, but not at THAT price!
      		 Sleuth (DVD) 1972 - Laurence Olivier, Michael Caine (In English Language, Region FREE) Import Edition
      Starring: Laurence Olivier; Michael Caine
      Director: Joseph Mankiewicz
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      Release Date: 2007-02-28

      Customer Reviews:

      5 out of 5 stars Great Film, but not at THAT price!.......2007-07-03

      Who would sell or--what's worse--buy, a DVD at that price? $399.99? This has to be a joke or a misprint or sheer insanity. No movie is worth that much. Heck, it isn't even in Hi-Def. I've been waiting for this film to become available again on DVD, but I will certainly wait a lot longer until someone produces this title again at a sensible price.
      SUPER SLEUTH
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        		SUPER SLEUTH

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        In the early years of Minguo in the north, a great detective Du Yifu fighted intelligently and bravely with the robber group.
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          		Kid's Bonanza Bonus 11 Pack DVD set: Porky Pig Porky's Cafe/Betty Boop Be Human/Tweety and Elmer Fudd Corny Concerto/White Fang to the Rescue/Curious Adventures of Mr. Wonderbird/Popeye's Little Swee' Pea/The Borrowers/Mutt and Jeff Slick Sleuth's/Little Lulu Little Audrey The Lost Dream/Popeye Meets Ali Baba's 40 Thieves/Christ the Spiritual Message

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          SLEUTH - (Russian Import - PAL DVD)
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            		SLEUTH - (Russian Import - PAL DVD)
            Starring: Laurence Olivier, Michael Caine, Alec Cawthorne, John Matthews, Eve Channing Teddy Martin
            Director: Joseph L. Mankiewicz
            Manufacturer: Film Prestige
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            Brand New and sealed, Russian PAL DVD (not playable on standard US DVD players), Widescreen. Audio Tracks: original ENGLISH & RUSSIAN (voice-over). ATTENTION: This is a PAL/Region free DVD. PAL is European video standard which WILL NOT play on regular R1 DVD player (multisystem PAL/NTSC compatible DVD player required). Please, get familiar with all details about DVD video standards and region coding to avoid any misunderstandings ............................................................SYNOPSIS: The mystery stage play by Anthony Shaffer was adapted by the author into this stylish film from director Joseph L. Manciewicz. Laurence Olivier stars as Andrew Wyke, a best-selling author of detective fiction living in a grand 16th century mansion. Andrew is visited by Milo Tindle (Michael Caine), owner of a hair salon chain, and reveals to his guest that he's aware of Milo's affair with his wife Marguerite. Rather than being vengeful, however, Andrew professes he's glad to be rid of his troublesome spouse. To avoid paying heavy alimony, Andrew suggests that Milo disguise himself as a clown and steal his wife's expensive jewelry. That way Marguerite and Milo can obtain financial security while Andrew claims the loss on his insurance and all walk away rich. Andrew's plan is a devious one, however, designed to toy with his wife's lover, and a series of deceptions and counter-deceptions are launched in which nothing is as it seems, unfolding as an elaborate game of comeuppance between the two men.
            Sleuth [Region 2]
            Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
            • Somebody slap the Studio
            • Holy acting!
            • Can be a migraine trigger
            • Delicious.
            • Sleuth the movie
            		 Sleuth [Region 2]
            Starring: Laurence Olivier , Michael Caine , Alec Cawthorne , John Matthews (II) , and Eve Channing
            Director: Joseph L. Mankiewicz
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            Wicked, nasty, delicious fun. Laurence Olivier is a wealthy, veddy English mystery writer. He invites Michael Caine to his elaborate country house, in order to settle some rather unpleasant business between them: Caine is having an affair with Olivier's wife, and she is about to divorce the older man. Olivier, smooth as brandy, suggests that there might be a way the two men can help each other, but what appears to be an intriguing proposition escalates into a deadly cat-and-mouse game. Sleuth boasts a twisty script by Anthony Shaffer, calculated to drive an audience to distraction; and director Joseph L. Mankiewicz (All About Eve) shows a keen eye for the telling detail. But the real fun is watching Olivier and Caine go at each other hammer and tongs, a virtuoso wrestling match between two splendid actors (both were Oscar-nominated, but lost to Marlon Brando in The Godfather). Alec Cawthorne is also quite good as the inquisitive inspector on the case. --Robert Horton

            Customer Reviews:

            5 out of 5 stars Somebody slap the Studio.......2007-06-27

            I wish I could say I hated this movie. Then I could easily endure the ridiculous price the individual people are trying to get for this DVD. I check this title regular in the hope the studio has re-released it so I can buy it for a decent price. Although this movie has been one of my all time favorites since I first saw it at the theater, there is no way I would ever pay over twenty-five dollars for a DVD. Quite honestly anyone that charges more than that is just greedy.

            The movie starring Michael Caine and Lawrence Olivier centers around them in Olivier's house for most the movie. The lies, tricks, and traps they do on one another are amazing and will keep you guessing when they are being truthful and when they are not. Two men, mano a mano, using their wits and anything else not tacked down to dispose of the other. If you enjoyed "Deathtrap" you should love "Sleuth".

            5 out of 5 stars Holy acting!.......2007-06-22

            It's hard to believe this one's actually out of print... The entire film (a masterful stage play) is both a delightful mystery with a truly unexpected ending and, quite literally, a lesson in acting excellence. It's not often that two leading men in the same film both get nominated for Best Actor, and given the fact that the two leading men are Sir Michael Caine and Sir Laurence Olivier, you know you're in for a treat! If you get your hands on this, grab it with both hands! It may look a bit faded (ah, the 70s!) but it's well worth watching!

            4 out of 5 stars Can be a migraine trigger.......2007-05-16

            Very talky, lots of fun, and a tour de force for both Olivier and Caine. In fact it's overload for some viewers, i.e. if your idea of a great film isn't a dialog between just two characters for 2+ hours, you'll likely hate this movie. Personally, while watching "Sleuth", I kept expecting Jon Lovitz to pop out of a closet and yell, "ACTING!"

            If a few of the props in "Sleuth" look strangely familiar, they're from original "Twilight Zone" episodes.

            4 out of 5 stars Delicious........2007-03-13

            Sleuth (Joseph Mankiewicz, 1973)

            Anthony Shaffer is a guy who knows how to think things through. He creates labyrinthine plots, and then throws interesting characters into them. While I'd argue with anyone who contests that the finest adaptation of a Shaffer work to the screen is Robin Hardy's immortal The Wicker Man, Sleuth is certainly not far behind.

            Andrew Wyke (Sir Laurence Olivier) is a man who is, perhaps, overly fond of games. He invites Milo Tindle (Michael Caine) to his estate one evening for a bit of game-playing. You see, Wyke is fully aware that Tindle is the lover of his wife Marguerite (Eve Channing, who bears a striking resemblance to Joanne Woodward). He sets forth a rather interesting proposition: he wants Marguerite off his hands, and Milo's in need of a bit of cash, so why not have Milo rob the house? After all, Wyke can claim the theft on insurance. It's a win-win situation. Milo, however, becomes increasingly aware as time goes on that not all is what it seems...

            The movie was nominated for four Oscars (Best Actor for both Caine and Olivier, Best Score, and Best Director) and four BAFTAs (Best Actor for Olivier, Screenplay, Art Direction, and Cinematography for Oswal Morris, who'd won the Oscar the year previous for A Fiddler on the Roof). It managed to get through both awards presentations with a complete snubbing, but that's in no small part because it ran into a roomful of chainsaws that year (The Godfather, Truffaut's Day for Night, La Charme Discret de la Bourgeoisie, and Cabaret, all entries on many, many 100-best lists over the years, were some of the films that snatched awards away from Sleuth). That it managed to snatch such defeat from the jaws of victory is more than anything a measure of how strong the film community was at the time; when was the last time you saw Oscars and BAFTAs with that kind of a roster competing for awards? Sleuth may have managed to finish second, but Sham finished second to Secretariat, too. Sham still ran the second-fastest Kentucky Derby ever recorded.

            Sleuth is a wonderful movie. It's wickedly funny, sports incredible performances from its two top dogs, and (even if you see through the rather obvious bat-and-switch halfway through the movie immediately) will keep you guessing right up till the end. A cracking mystery, wot? ****

            5 out of 5 stars Sleuth the movie.......2007-01-04

            Sleuth is a 2 person movie with Sir Lawrence Olivier, and Michael Caine that treats the viewer to a twisting story of ingrigue and humor and suspense, a cat n mouse drama that is well worth owning

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