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Learn the origin, synonyms, and usage of the word sleuth, which can be a noun or a verb meaning a detective or to search for information. See examples of sleuth in sentences and related words in the thesaurus.
Sleuth is a 1972 mystery thriller film directed by Joseph L. Mankiewicz and starring Laurence Olivier and Michael Caine. The screenplay by playwright Anthony Shaffer was based on his 1970 Tony Award -winning play.
Sleuth is a 2007 thriller film directed by Kenneth Branagh and starring Jude Law and Michael Caine. The screenplay by Harold Pinter is an adaptation of Anthony Shaffer 's play, Sleuth. Caine had previously starred in a 1972 version, where he played Law's role against Laurence Olivier .
Nov 23, 2007 · A playwright (Michael Caine) seeks revenge on his wife's lover (Jude Law) in a game of wits and deception. Sleuth is a 2007 adaptation of Anthony Shaffer's play, written by Harold Pinter and directed by Kenneth Branagh.
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- Crime, Drama, Mystery
- Kenneth Branagh
- 2007-11-23
Dec 11, 1972 · Sleuth: Directed by Joseph L. Mankiewicz. With Laurence Olivier, Michael Caine, Alec Cawthorne, John Matthews. A man who loves games and theater invites his wife's lover to meet him, setting up a battle of wits with potentially deadly results.
- (50K)
- Mystery, Thriller
- Joseph L. Mankiewicz
- 1972-12-11
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Sleuth is an old-fashioned or humorous word for a detective who investigates crimes. Learn how to use sleuth in a sentence and see synonyms, translations and related words.
A mystery writer (Laurence Olivier) devises a scheme to get rid of his wife's lover (Michael Caine) by asking him to steal his jewels. The film is based on a play by Anthony Shaffer and features a cat-and-mouse game of wits and deception.
