Mystery / Thriller
UK,
1972, 138 min
Directed by:
Joseph L. MankiewiczCinematography:
Oswald MorrisComposer:
John AddisonPlots(1)
In England, the Italian English hairdresser Milo Tindle is invited by the successful writer of detective stories Andrew Wyke to visit his isolated house. The lower class Milo is the lover of Andrew's wife, who is used to have a comfortable life, and he intends to marry her. Andrew proposes Milo to steal his jewelry simulating a burglary. Milo would make a fortune selling the jewels to an intermediary; and Andrew would be reimbursed by the insurance company and would not pay alimony. However, the whole situation was part of an evil game. When Milo vanishes, a detective visits Andrew to investigate what really happened that night, when deadly games are disclosed. (official distributor synopsis)
(more)Awards
- Winner
- Nominations
Academy Awards
- 1973 - Joseph L. Mankiewicz (Best Achievement in Directing)
- 1973 - Michael Caine (Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role)
- 1973 - Laurence Olivier (Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role)
- 1973 - John Addison (Best Original Dramatic Score)
British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA)
- 1974 - Laurence Olivier (Best Leading Actor)
- 1974 - Anthony Shaffer (Best Screenplay)
- 1974 - Oswald Morris (Best Cinematography)
- 1974 - Best Production Design
Golden Globes
- 1973 - Best Motion Picture – Drama
- 1973 - Laurence Olivier (Best Actor in a Motion Picture – Drama)
- 1973 - Michael Caine (Best Actor in a Motion Picture – Drama)
New York Film Critics Circle Awards
- 1972 - Laurence Olivier (Best Actor)