Deathtrap
film by Lumet [1982]
Quick Summary
Deathtrap is a 1982 film directed by Sidney Lumet. The film is an adaptation of Ira Levin's Broadway hit and stars Michael Caine as a playwright who plots to steal a work from another writer, played by Christopher Reeve. Lumet was known for his psychological dramas that often explored themes of betrayal, corruption, and disillusionment, eliciting strong performances from his cast.12
Summary created from Britannica articles
using AI.
AI can make mistakes, so verify using Britannica articles.
2 Britannica Sources
Ask Britannica AI about this topic
Britannica doesn't have a full article on this topic, so we've curated a list of our relevant coverage.
