The Deadly Trap (1971): cast, story & where to watch
1971 · Film · ★ 5.4
Released in 1971, The Deadly Trap is a drama and mystery film directed by René Clément, running about 96 minutes. “Murder and Madness is THE DEADLY TRAP.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. An industrial-espionage group calls on a retired spy living with his wife and children in Paris.
Who’s in it. The Deadly Trap stars Faye Dunaway as Jill, Frank Langella as Philippe, Barbara Parkins as Cynthia and Karen Blanguernon as Miss Hansen, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.4/10, The Deadly Trap has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Deadly Trap page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Deadly Trap tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Deadly Trap (1971)?
- In US, The Deadly Trap is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Deadly Trap worth watching?
- The Deadly Trap holds an audience score of 5.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Deadly Trap?
- The Deadly Trap stars Faye Dunaway, Frank Langella, Barbara Parkins, Karen Blanguernon and Raymond Gérôme.
- When was The Deadly Trap released?
- The Deadly Trap was released in 1971, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.