The Deadly Trap
5.6
“Murder and Madness is THE DEADLY TRAP.”
Jill's husband has been distant since they moved to Paris. He's pressured at work to engage in illegal activities but he refuses. Soon after, when their children disappear while in Jill's care, her mental health comes into question.
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Cast
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Faye Dunaway
Jill
Known for
Chinatown
Network
Frank Langella
Philippe
Known for
The Ninth Gate
The Americans
Barbara Parkins
Cynthia
Known for
Valley of the Dolls
The Mephisto Waltz
Karen Blanguernon
Miss Hansen
Known for
The Sicilian Clan
Raymond Gérôme
Commissaire Chameille
Known for
The Brain
The Magnificent One
Maurice Ronet
L'homme de l'organisation
Known for
Elevator to the Gallows
The Fire Within
Michele Lourie
Cathy
No other roles listed
Patrick Vincent
Patrick
Gérard Buhr
Le psychiatre
Known for
Bob le Flambeur
The Vultures
Louise Chevalier
Known for
Donkey Skin
This Man Must Die
Tener Eckelberry
Also in
Hail! Mafia
Massimo Farinelli
Also in
Lady Caliph
The Last Hours of a Virgin
René Clément Director · Arthur Cavanaugh Author Gilbert Bécaud Composer
United States release October 25, 1972 · Produced in France, Italy · Production Les Films Pomereu
Production
Les Films Corona
Production
Les Films Pomereu
Production
France · Italy
Produced in
Languages
Original title
La Maison sous les arbres
Original language
French
Spoken on screen
English
Release dates
France · June 9, 1971
Theatrical
United States · October 25, 1972
Theatrical
Japan
December 4, 1971 · Theatrical
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