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	Sleuth (film) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		David Thomson dismissed it as "trite" in his "Biographical Dictionary of Film," condemning it as "a grotesque throwback to theatricality, indicative of Mankiewicz's readiness to be fooled by cleverness."
		The film is noted for its prop-cluttered set (courtesy of production designer Ken Adam), quasi-baroque music score (from John Addison, whose music was a replacement Oscar nominee after Nino Rota's score for "The Godfather" was ruled ineligible) and its Oscar-nominated performances from Olivier and Caine.
		A line from the film; "A jumped-up pantry boy who doesn't know his place" was used as a lyric in The Smiths' 1983 single, "This Charming Man."
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Sleuth_(film) (557 words)

	Sleuth - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Look up sleuth in Wiktionary, the free dictionary.
		Sleuth (TV), a 24-hour entertainment cable channel dedicated to the crime, mystery and suspense genre, from NBC Universal.
		This is a disambiguation page: a list of articles associated with the same title.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Sleuth (95 words)

	DETECTFILM
		The detective genre in film is difficult to define because the content and conventions of the detective film can be seen as crossing over into other genres, and it can be regarded as a subcategory of the overarching genre of the crime film (along with the gangster film, the thriller, and the social-problem film).
		The narrative of the detective film follows the hero's investigation of a crime; however, it also offers an investigation of the detective as his masculinity is tested and proven through his success in solving the case.
		Film noir is generally regarded as genre or film style that began with The Maltese Falcon (1941) and ended with Touch of Evil (1958), a group of films that were visually, as well as morally, dark.
	www.crimeculture.com /Contents/detectivefilm.htm (2130 words)

	SOME NOTES ON NOIR AND HARD-BOILED
		Many films noirs use the narrative device usually referred to as voice-over, either as a framing device at the beginning and end of the film or within the course of the narrative to introduce and comment within a flashback.
		The unities of narrative person are violated often in the film, a typical example being the sequence depicting the kidnaping of Joe's brother and the murder of the bookkeeper, which could not have been observed by Joe, since he was not aware of these facts later in the narrative.
		The film is introduced in voice-over by Waldo, who is not the protagonist, and about a quarter of the way into the film he begins narrating a series of flashbacks, between each of which Waldo's point-of-view is re-emphasized by returning to the present for a closeup of him before he launches into another reminiscence.
	www.halonine.com /loren/noir.html (3354 words)

	Review: Sleuth (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
		Sleuth, a 1972 "thinking person's thriller," is a rich, engaging motion picture with surprises lurking in the shadows behind every narrative corner.
		Sleuth is easily one of his meatiest roles -- a chance to let go and act with relish.
		It's easy enough to guess that Sleuth began life on the stage - the narrative, with its limited setting (most of the action takes place within a few rooms in Andrew's house) and focus on dialogue and character interaction is the kind of approach one would expect from a play.
	movie-reviews.colossus.net /movies/s/sleuth.html (1376 words)

	Sleuth : DVD (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
		Sleuth sounds like some standard detectives fair and this is not standard.
		It is hard to describe the film without giving away a twist or turn but the begining is fairly safe.
		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.
	www.pagenation.com /an/B00005R24G.html (918 words)

	Craig's Movie Club reviews Sleuth and Run Lola Run
		Sleuth's plot is simple on the surface, but there are several twists that add to the fun.
		In the movie PCU, a student's thesis involves proving that there is a film starring either Gene Hackman or Michael Caine on television somewhere 24 hours a day.
		All in all, a superb film and one that I think anyone interested in avant-garde cinema with a high energy level would enjoy.
	www.geocities.com /craigsbookclub/sleuth.html (896 words)

	Sleuth (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
		Sleuth is an old movie, but when it comes to mystery, tension, twists and turns, there are very few that even come close to this one.
		Michael Caine at the time the film was made wasn't seen on a par with Lawrence Olivier, but this movie took the critics by the neck, made them sit up and acknowledge that Caine was the equal, if not the superior actor.
		The film is about humiliation games and it comes to a shuddering and shocking climax.
	dvdrental.cd-wow.com /view_dvd.php?dt_id=2400&SID=47d19775e79666720e5a75babedddc2d (236 words)

	Film & TV: The Loopy Sleuth (Gambit Weekly . 03-02-98)
		It's the story of super sleuth Daryl Zero (Bill Pullman), the renowned private investigator who solved The Case of the Man With Mismatched Shoelaces and The Case of the Guy Who Lied About His Age.
		Daryl Zero, as one of the film's slogans goes, is "the world's most private detective." His unbending procedures include refusing ever to meet his clients.
		And yet, in significant regard, Daryl Zero is actually a canny modernization of that king of sleuths himself, Sherlock Holmes.
	weeklywire.com /ww/03-02-98/gambit_balc.html (1553 words)

	DVD Times - Sleuth
		But it remains one of the most gripping films I've ever seen, with two actors at the height of their powers delighting in the sort of dialogue most performers can only dream about.
		Although the pleasures of the film are many besides the plot, a first viewing should be in a state of near ignorance, so if you haven't seen the film you might want to keep your wits about you and dodge down to the review of the disc itself.
		If you are a fan of the film, this is an essential purchase since you won't find a better presentation of it for home viewing.
	www.dvdtimes.co.uk /content.php?contentid=4161 (1889 words)

	Amazon.com: Sleuth (1972) : Video (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
		Adapted for the screen by Anthony Schaffer, the author of the play, and directed by one of the legends of Hollywood, Joseph L. Mankiewicz, SLEUTH is the perfect movie for you if you like excellent actors, Laurence Olivier and MichaÃ¯Â¿Â½l Caine for instance, a subtle plot with unexpected twists and a superior cinematography.
		Joseph L. Mankiewicz had to nail the audience in some way because SLEUTH is not a play with a lot of characters and could have discouraged the viewer if the director hadn't been such a talent.
		Another (innocent) trick of Mankiewicz is to film the puppets or the masks as if they were alive, you always have the feeling that the characters are not alone in the mansion.
	www.amazon.com /exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/6304808038?v=glance (1599 words)

	Sleuth : Directed by Joseph L. Mankiewicz, reviewed by Nick Burton (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
		With the film's previous incarnation on video looking like a bad television broadcast, this digitized and widescreened edition is much appreciated.
		To give any more of the plot would be to rob those who haven't seen this film of a great deal of pleasure, not the least of which is the pairing of Olivier and Caine, who both give remarkable performances.
		Ironically, Sleuth may seem old fashioned to a 90's audience, and like a mystery by Vera Caspary or a record of Cole Porter, the film may seem sadly like the stuff of nostalgia.
	www.pifmagazine.com /SID/440 (429 words)

	Film \| Jude Law to star in Sleuth remake (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
		More than 30 years after Michael Caine starred opposite Laurence Olivier in the mystery film Sleuth, the veteran British actor could be about to appear in the remake with Jude Law.
		Joseph Mankiewicz's 1972 film was adapted by Anthony Shaffer from his own play and was feted for its intricate plot twists.
		Law, who will co-produce the film, is in line to play the hairdresser after the idea was reportedly suggested to him by Caine.
	film.guardian.co.uk /print/0,3858,4641081-3156,00.html (147 words)

	The Nomad Theatre, East Horsley, Surrey, UK: Production Sleuth
		Sleuth juggles a number of themes - deceit, jealousy, game playing, class war, British arrogance, xenophobia, and the humiliation of the outsider - and manages not to drop any of them.
		Sleuth is a highly complex piece of theatre and the Nomads' production rose to its challenges admirably.
		Richard Seymour's direction was refreshingly dynamic, keeping audiences on the edge of their seats as the characters alternated between the roles of persecutor and victim, as they participated in a series of "games" involving the psychological torture of each other.
	www.nomadtheatre.com /p.php?id=168&desc=all (1012 words)

	Sleuth (1972) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
		To me, "Sleuth" is a demonstration of the problem with the Oscars (certainly a problem in 1972, and perhaps now also).
		I remember thinking what a difficult thing it would be to make a film of this, but I was sure that someone would try it and make a mess of it.
		Alec Cawthorne, a man few have heard of outside "Sleuth," is mesmerising as Doppler, while John Matthews and Eve Channing, although having very minor parts, imbue every nuance of their performances with ethereal splendour.
	www.imdb.com /title/tt0069281 (640 words)

	Swamp Sleuth - Motion Sensored Camera
		In January of 2001 I began using a motion-sensored camera to capture film of some of the Swamp's animals.
		It is now set up on some of the hottest scrape activity in the Swamp and we will be updating these photos weekly as each roll of film is developed.
		With any luck, we'll capture a truly exceptional buck on film in the very near future.
	www.wilcoxwebworks.com /hs/swampsleuth.htm (107 words)

	The DVD Forums - Sleuth
		JLM once said to me that Sleuth was the only film in history in which the entire cast received an Oscar nomination.
		Sleuth on the other hand is a different matter..
		I am not for one denying that Sleuth is a great film but if I can get £30 odd quid for it, I can then go and buy 2 Criterions of my choice (and I know which of these options I would rather have).
	www.thedvdforums.com /forums/printthread.php?t=339664 (908 words)

	Compare Prices and Read Reviews on Sleuth at Epinions.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
		Sleuth is one of those films that has so many plot twists that it is impossible to discuss it without giving away spoilers.
		It is it film with a lot of dialogue, and very little action.
		Sleuth is a great film for fans of puzzles and...
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	Sleuth - Review - Think of the perfect film.... this is it
		In 1970 Anthony Shaffer, who is famous for writing the screenplay for films such as 'Frenzy' and 'The Wicker Man', and who also had a very famous twin brother (Peter Shaffer, of 'Equus' and 'Amadeus' fame), wrote a play that he intended to be a detective whodunnit.
		The director of the film was the Oscar-winning Joseph L Mankiewicz, in what turned out to be his last film.
		Not a lot of people know this, but the film was actually nominated for 4 Oscars, including Best Director for Mankiewicz, and Best Actor for BOTH Caine and Olivier (this film is THAT good that I feel this was fully justified).
	www.dooyoo.co.uk /vhs-title-sa-so/sleuth/373158 (876 words)

	(DVD Review) Sleuth
		Adapted from a stage play, "Sleuth" is a clever whodunit thriller, ostensibly starring only the inimitable Sir Laurence Olivier and the magnificent Michael Caine, as dual protagonist/antagonists, out to best the other in a game of psychology and (possible) murder.
		This film is just magnificent on many levels: mystery-thriller, character study, and psychological; and it is to Anchor Bay's credit that they've picked this lovely film to remaster and bring to a whole new generation.
		It may just be that, as a stage adaptation, very narrow lenses were used in the filming, which would account for the small amount of letterboxing.
	www.yanman.com /HomeTheater/Reviews/SleuthReview.htm (693 words)

	Rent Sleuth. DVD rentals from ScreenSelect - the new online way to rent DVDs in the UK.
		The film requires the two to be on screen for nearly the full duration of the movie, so it is obviously essential that they perform to a high standard; and I can confirm they most certainly do just that.
		The film is very different and over the top in it's style anyway; it plays out almost like a moving detective novel, and the fact that both actors have a tendency to camp it up gives the movie something that it would not have had otherwise.
		The film is based on a stage play by Anthony Shaffer, and this is evident throughout the movie as it plays out just like a stage play on the big screen.
	www.screenselect.co.uk /visitor/reviews.html?product_id=8491&sort=score (1129 words)

	Angela Lansbury -- TV Sleuth
		Known as Jessica Fletcher, murder sleuth of Cabot Cove, Maine, this woman has far more of a distinguished past and future than meets the eye.
		Her first film appearance was in the thriller Gaslight (1944) co-staring with Ingrid Bergman as a supportive role.
		In this film she played the role of an aging heiress very well despite her youth.
	www.suite101.com /article.cfm/movie_stars/103595 (413 words)

	Trans Sleuth Makes Thriller Sizzle (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
		If the film has a flaw, it is that the story does get a bit far-fetched toward the end.
		The film wisely portrays Bo’s efforts to live a normal life, and while she continually shows up at the wrong place at the wrong time to discover a dead (or nearly dead) body, she almost always maintains her dignity.
		Bo is a terrific detective, and the film crackles as she pieces together the clues.
	www.gaycitynews.com /gcn_331/transsleuthmakes.html (680 words)

	DVD Verdict Review - Sleuth
		It was also the 1972 film adaptation of Anthony Shaffer's (The Wicker Man), fabulously successful play of the same name.
		To tell the truth, the only person deeply associated with Sleuth still alive is Michael Caine, and I really have not seen him be much of a presence on DVD outside of his commentary for Get Carter.
		What a great movie Sleuth is! It features crackerjack writing, some truly solid and effective direction, and two towering performances by two of the best actors to work on the silver screen.
	www.dvdverdict.com /reviews/sleuth.php (1335 words)

	Micheal Caine in Sleuth remake (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
		With the recent remake of Alfie with Jude Law, Caine has decided to head the Hollywood remake cowboys off at the pass and remake Sleuth first, along with the talent of Law.
		I'm guessing he would only agree to a remake of one of his earlier films if he feels he can do a better job of it now than he did then.
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	www.themovieblog.com /archives/2005/06/micheal_caine_in_sleuth_remake.html (455 words)

	Sleuth: Theatre: Joseph Bowen: CenterstageChicago.com
		Sleuth played over 2,300 performances in London’s West End, over 1,200 performances on Broadway, won the 1971 Tony Award for Best Play and was made into a very successful 1974 film starring Laurence Olivier and Michael Caine.
		Shaffer, who died in 2001, was firmly in control of the mystery genre, and Sleuth is his finest work.
		It’s hard to talk about Sleuth without giving away its secrets, but I can tell you that it is the story of Andrew Wyke (Tony Mockus), a writer of a series of mystery novels featuring St. John Lord Merridew (Wyke’s version of Hercule Poirot).
	centerstage.net /Theatre/articles/sleuthotc.html (829 words)

	The Sleuth
		Created by Carson Van Osten, The Sleuth was used for the first time by Carl Fallberg in 1975 in the story "The Great Winks Robbery" drawn by Al Hubbard.
		Stories featuring The Sleuth have been produced up to 1989 and introduced some other characters, such as the Sleuth's primary adversary Professor Nefarious who is a sort of Dr. Moriarty.
		In this incarnation he is sort of a combination in both name and appearance of The Sleuth and of Mickey's other detective friend Shamrock Bones.
	users.cwnet.com /xephyr/rich/dzone/hoozoo/sleuth.html (284 words)

	KULTUK R2 dvd review: SLEUTH (1972)
		The film was up for four Academy Award (Oscar) nominations, for Caine and Olivier both as Best Actor, for John Addison's score, and for the direction of Joseph L Mankiewicz (his last film as it turned out).
		Sets up the scene well for the film, but the film, I have to say, is even better.
		Images from films, tv shows etc are used in the spirit of publicity, and remain copyright of their respective creators/copyright owners.
	www.kultuk.btinternet.co.uk /reviews/DVD/ab_s.htm (1220 words)

	sleuth
		Sleuth, directed by Michael Michetti, Co-Artistic Director of The Theatre @ Boston Court.
		From 1951 to 1955 he practiced law as a barrister, and subsequently, until 1969, he was a partner in a successful film production company, scripting, directing and producing many television commercials.
		Sleuth into a film which starred Laurence Olivier and Michael Caine.
	www.reviewplays.com /sleuth.htm (482 words)

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