list http://www.spout.com/ Recent community activity around Sleuth on Spout Copyright 2005-9 Spout, LLC Spout RSS http://www.spout.com/images/SpoutLogoRSS.jpg http://www.spout.com/ 136 30 http://www.spout.com/films/Sleuth/31707/default.aspx Title: Sleuth
Year: 1972
Director: Joseph L. Mankiewicz
Plot: 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. Ten years after Sleuth, Caine would assay a role not unlike Olivier's in the similarly-themed Deathtrap (1982). ~ Karl Williams, All Movie Guide
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]]>Wed, 13 May 2009 03:11:29 GMTSleuth1972Joseph L. MankiewiczThe mystery stage play by <a href="/players/P___110923/default.aspx" style='text-decoration:underline'>Anthony Shaffer</a> was adapted by the author into this stylish film from director Joseph L. Manciewicz. <a href="/players/P___105057/default.aspx" style='text-decoration:underline'>Laurence Olivier</a> stars as Andrew Wyke, a best-selling author of detective fiction living in a grand 16th century mansion. Andrew is visited by Milo Tindle (<a href="/players/P____10198/default.aspx" style='text-decoration:underline'>Michael Caine</a>), 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. Ten years after Sleuth, Caine would assay a role not unlike Olivier's in the similarly-themed <a href=/films/8530/default.aspx style='text-decoration:underline'>Deathtrap</a> (1982). ~ Karl Williams, All Movie Guide6Taggedy Taggged (6-10)1553http://www.spout.com/ProductImages/t15710xqcyl.jpghttp://www.spout.com/films/Sleuth/31707/default.aspxFilm http://www.spout.com/groups/Coming_Soon/Re_Time_Travel_Aliens_and_Biopics_New_movies/216/38236/1/ShowPost.aspx Post By: Risselada
Post To: Coming Soon
Post Date: 12/11/2008 11:08:20 AM
Body: [quote user="SkyPilot"] What are your favorite biopics? I asked some friends at Spout about their favorites, and one said, "Does Braveheart count?" Here are some others they listed: ......... 1. Amadeus -- Watch the trailer. This one I need to watch again. I remember it as an interesting movie for anyone who feels like a Salieri when they meet a Mozart. ............ GOOD MOVIES THAT COME FROM PLAYS [/quote] Amadeus if FANTASTIC! And it ALSO comes from a play. So it's really the all around winner of your lists this week. I'd also mention Sleuth (haven't seen the new one yet), The Ruling Class, and Rosencrantz & Guildenstern Are Dead (woah, Spout says there's a 2008 version of this play with Ralph Maccio too!) as some of my other favorites that are based on plays.
]]>Thu, 11 Dec 2008 16:08:20 GMTRisseladaComing Soon12/11/2008 11:08:20 AM[quote user="SkyPilot"] What are your favorite biopics? I asked some friends at Spout about their favorites, and one said, "Does Braveheart count?" Here are some others they listed: ......... 1. Amadeus -- Watch the trailer. This one I need to watch again. I remember it as an interesting movie for anyone who feels like a Salieri when they meet a Mozart. ............ GOOD MOVIES THAT COME FROM PLAYS [/quote] Amadeus if FANTASTIC! And it ALSO comes from a play. So it's really the all around winner of your lists this week. I'd also mention Sleuth (haven't seen the new one yet), The Ruling Class, and Rosencrantz &amp; Guildenstern Are Dead (woah, Spout says there's a 2008 version of this play with Ralph Maccio too!) as some of my other favorites that are based on plays. http://www.spout.com/groups/Filmgaming/Re_Recasting_smaller_productions/563/27963/1/ShowPost.aspx Post By: mercurial
Post To: Filmgaming
Post Date: 4/29/2008 2:56:42 PM
Body: [quote user="Risselada"] Huh, I've never heard of Anatomy of Hell. The description doesn't sound like an endorsement, but I wonder what did you think of it? I would hardly say the The Seventh Seal is only two character for about half the film. Unless you are saying it's constantly switching between two different sets of characters. There's a pretty huge cast and most shots have several people in them including many huge crowd scenes. I would have actually asked about recasting the amazing Sleuth, but it looks like that's already happened. I also almost wanted to say that I just remembered that already WAS a Molly Shannon one woman show, but then I realized I got her mixed up with Julia Sweeney who did God Said, 'Ha!' [/quote] Hmmm, let's see. I did like it but remained significantly repulsed throughout the entire film. It was extremely different from anything I had seen before and certain scenes still resonate quite a bit (despite my trying to forget them). It did seem to rely a lot on its shock-value quite a bit which made particular voice-overs and dialogue rather trite, but nonetheless it was something new and different.
]]>Tue, 29 Apr 2008 18:56:42 GMTmercurialFilmgaming4/29/2008 2:56:42 PM[quote user="Risselada"] Huh, I've never heard of Anatomy of Hell. The description doesn't sound like an endorsement, but I wonder what did you think of it? I would hardly say the The Seventh Seal is only two character for about half the film. Unless you are saying it's constantly switching between two different sets of characters. There's a pretty huge cast and most shots have several people in them including many huge crowd scenes. I would have actually asked about recasting the amazing Sleuth, but it looks like that's already happened. I also almost wanted to say that I just remembered that already WAS a Molly Shannon one woman show, but then I realized I got her mixed up with Julia Sweeney who did God Said, 'Ha!' [/quote] Hmmm, let's see. I did like it but remained significantly repulsed throughout the entire film. It was extremely different from anything I had seen before and certain scenes still resonate quite a bit (despite my trying to forget them). It did seem to rely a lot on its shock-value quite a bit which made particular voice-overs and dialogue rather trite, but nonetheless it was something new and different. http://www.spout.com/groups/Filmgaming/Re_Recasting_smaller_productions/563/27951/1/ShowPost.aspx Post By: Risselada
Post To: Filmgaming
Post Date: 4/29/2008 12:24:29 PM
Body: [quote user="mercurial"]I thought of some, but most only count for about 90% of the film. There is Pi, which is mostly the main character throughout the film. Anatomy of Hell, a French film featuring only two actors fornicating for most of the film. The Dreamers, which is about 3 actors hauled up in an apartment doing all sorts of sordid things. The 24th Day which has two guys, one tied up, locked in an apartment. And I was thinking The Seventh Seal, but that is only two characters for about half of the film. As for a one man show, I would definitely love to see Julianne Moore, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Molly Shannon, Peter O'Toole, and Maggie Smith. The only one man show I can actually recall is Paul Reubens doing Pee-Wee Herman at the Groundlings Theater (I think it was there) which is probably one of the funniest performances ever. I'd love to see him do something new.[/quote] Huh, I've never heard of Anatomy of Hell. The description doesn't sound like an endorsement, but I wonder what did you think of it? I would hardly say the The Seventh Seal is only two character for about half the film. Unless you are saying it's constantly switching between two different sets of characters. There's a pretty huge cast and most shots have several people in them including many huge crowd scenes. I would have actually asked about recasting the amazing Sleuth, but it looks like that's already happened. I also almost wanted to say that I just remembered that already WAS a Molly Shannon one woman show, but then I realized I got her mixed up with Julia Sweeney who did God Said, 'Ha!'
]]>Tue, 29 Apr 2008 16:24:29 GMTRisseladaFilmgaming4/29/2008 12:24:29 PM[quote user="mercurial"]I thought of some, but most only count for about 90% of the film. There is Pi, which is mostly the main character throughout the film. Anatomy of Hell, a French film featuring only two actors fornicating for most of the film. The Dreamers, which is about 3 actors hauled up in an apartment doing all sorts of sordid things. The 24th Day which has two guys, one tied up, locked in an apartment. And I was thinking The Seventh Seal, but that is only two characters for about half of the film. As for a one man show, I would definitely love to see Julianne Moore, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Molly Shannon, Peter O'Toole, and Maggie Smith. The only one man show I can actually recall is Paul Reubens doing Pee-Wee Herman at the Groundlings Theater (I think it was there) which is probably one of the funniest performances ever. I'd love to see him do something new.[/quote] Huh, I've never heard of Anatomy of Hell. The description doesn't sound like an endorsement, but I wonder what did you think of it? I would hardly say the The Seventh Seal is only two character for about half the film. Unless you are saying it's constantly switching between two different sets of characters. There's a pretty huge cast and most shots have several people in them including many huge crowd scenes. I would have actually asked about recasting the amazing Sleuth, but it looks like that's already happened. I also almost wanted to say that I just remembered that already WAS a Molly Shannon one woman show, but then I realized I got her mixed up with Julia Sweeney who did God Said, 'Ha!' http://www.spout.com/groups/British_Invasion/Re_Favorites/188/6857/1/ShowPost.aspx Post By: Jymkata
Post To: British Invasion
Post Date: 4/9/2007 9:31:41 PM
Body: My UK Favorites:I'm not sure if you're only looking for movies set in the UK (with stiff upper lips & veddy,veddy Brittish accents), but these are my favorite productions made in the UKTelevision: The Office, The Singing Detective, Yes, Minister, Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy, and Smiley's PeopleI'm All Right JackBrazilThe Bridge on the River KwaiThe Red ShoesA Matter of Life and Death (Stairway to Heaven)Layer CakeBloody SundayEnigmaThe General (Boorman)The Cook, the Thief, his Wife, and her LoverThe Draughtman's ContractThe Killing FieldsThe Great Train RobberySleuthBedazzled (1967)The HillThe Spy who Came in From The ColdGoldfingerThe Masque of the Red DeathZuluThe HauntingLawrence of ArabiaThe InnocentsThe LadykillersThe Importance of Being EarnestThe Lavender Hill MobThe Browning VersionOdd Man OutThe Third ManBlack NarcissusThe Life and Death of Colonel BlimpThe 39 StepsStage Fright
]]>Tue, 10 Apr 2007 01:31:41 GMTJymkataBritish Invasion4/9/2007 9:31:41 PMMy UK Favorites:I&#39;m not sure if you&#39;re only looking for movies set in the UK (with stiff upper lips &amp; veddy,veddy Brittish accents), but these are my favorite productions made in the UKTelevision: The Office, The Singing Detective, Yes, Minister, Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy, and Smiley&#39;s PeopleI&#39;m All Right JackBrazilThe Bridge on the River KwaiThe Red ShoesA Matter of Life and Death (Stairway to Heaven)Layer CakeBloody SundayEnigmaThe General (Boorman)The Cook, the Thief, his Wife, and her LoverThe Draughtman&#39;s ContractThe Killing FieldsThe Great Train RobberySleuthBedazzled (1967)The HillThe Spy who Came in From The ColdGoldfingerThe Masque of the Red DeathZuluThe HauntingLawrence of ArabiaThe InnocentsThe LadykillersThe Importance of Being EarnestThe Lavender Hill MobThe Browning VersionOdd Man OutThe Third ManBlack NarcissusThe Life and Death of Colonel BlimpThe 39 StepsStage Fright http://www.spout.com/groups/British_Invasion/Re_Favorites/188/6683/1/ShowPost.aspx Post By: Risselada
Post To: British Invasion
Post Date: 4/3/2007 1:04:32 PM
Body: Alright here's a few British gems that do good things for me. I believe these are all British in some way. Please correct me if otherwise:Two Bruce Robinson classics:Withnail & IHow to Get Ahead in AdvertisingThe Ruling ClassSleuthA Clockwork OrangeRosencrantz and Guildenstern are DeadDirty Pretty ThingsSecrets & LiesBarry LyndonTime BanditsThe LadykillersKind Hearts and CoronetsThe HomecomingA Christmas Carol (1951)Snatch.The Third ManThe Elephant ManFollowingA Zed & Two NoughtsBrazilOliver TwistThe Pink PantherA Shot in the Dark I hear that Kenneth Branaugh is supposedly directing a new film of Sleuth. It looks as though Michael Caine will be taking the other role in this one. What do people think about this?
]]>Tue, 03 Apr 2007 17:04:32 GMTRisseladaBritish Invasion4/3/2007 1:04:32 PMAlright here&#39;s a few British gems that do good things for me. I believe these are all British in some way. Please correct me if otherwise:Two Bruce Robinson classics:Withnail &amp; IHow to Get Ahead in AdvertisingThe Ruling ClassSleuthA Clockwork OrangeRosencrantz and Guildenstern are DeadDirty Pretty ThingsSecrets &amp; LiesBarry LyndonTime BanditsThe LadykillersKind Hearts and CoronetsThe HomecomingA Christmas Carol (1951)Snatch.The Third ManThe Elephant ManFollowingA Zed &amp; Two NoughtsBrazilOliver TwistThe Pink PantherA Shot in the Dark I hear that Kenneth Branaugh is supposedly directing a new film of Sleuth. It looks as though Michael Caine will be taking the other role in this one. What do people think about this? http://www.spout.com/members/0/tags/revenge/MemberTagFilms.aspxrevenge
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