The Trap (1959)
The Trap is a 1959 crime movie directed by Norman Panama, with a running time of 1h 24m. It stars Richard Widmark, Lee J. Cobb and Tina Louise.
Lawyer Ralph Anderson arrives in Tula, an amazingly remote town in the desert, as reluctant emissary of mob chief Victor Massonetti, who wants the airstrip clear for his unofficial exit from the country. Ralph's arrival has a profound effect on his estranged father, the sheriff; his brother Tip, an alcoholic deputy; and his ex-sweetheart Linda, now married to Tip. Tension builds as a small army of gangsters takes over the town. Then the situation abruptly changes...
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What is The Trap about?
Lawyer Ralph Anderson arrives in Tula, an amazingly remote town in the desert, as reluctant emissary of mob chief Victor Massonetti, who wants the airstrip clear for his unofficial exit from the country. Ralph's arrival has a profound effect on his estranged father, the sheriff; his brother Tip, an alcoholic deputy; and his ex-sweetheart Linda, now married to Tip. Tension builds as a small army of gangsters takes over the town. Then the situation abruptly changes...
When was The Trap released?
The Trap was released on 28 January 1959.
How long is The Trap?
The Trap runs 1h 24m.
Who made The Trap?
The Trap was directed by Norman Panama.
Where can I watch The Trap?
The Trap is available on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies and YouTube.
Where to watch The Trap
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Cast
- Richard Widmark as Ralph Anderson
- Lee J. Cobb as Victor Massonetti
- Tina Louise as Linda Anderson
- Earl Holliman as Tippy Anderson
- Carl Benton Reid as Sheriff Lloyd Anderson
- Lorne Greene as Davis
- Peter Baldwin as Mellon
- Chuck Wassil as First Fake Policeman
- Richard Shannon as Len Karger
- Carl Milletaire as Eddie
- James Bell as Clint Edwards
- Karl Lukas as Greenie (uncredited)