Man-Trap (1961): cast, story & where to watch
1961 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1961, Man-Trap is a thriller and drama film directed by Edmond O'Brien, running about 93 minutes. “Too many men... Too many thrills... Soon - Too much violence!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Helmed by Edmond O'Brien, this slick crime thriller stars Jeffrey Hunter as naïve Matt Jameson, whose Korean War pal Vince Biskay talks Matt into helping commandeer nearly $4 million from a Central American dictator. After Vince is wounded in a gun battle as they're making off with the loot, the duo holes up at Matt's house -- where his boozy, promiscuous wife puts the moves on Vince.
Who’s in it. Man-Trap stars Jeffrey Hunter as Matt Jameson, David Janssen as Vince Biskay, Stella Stevens as Nina Jameson and Elaine Devry as Liz Addams, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Man-Trap has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Man-Trap page.
If you liked it. Fans of Man-Trap tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Man-Trap (1961)?
- In US, Man-Trap is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Man-Trap worth watching?
- Man-Trap holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Man-Trap?
- Man-Trap stars Jeffrey Hunter, David Janssen, Stella Stevens, Elaine Devry and Virginia Gregg.
- When was Man-Trap released?
- Man-Trap was released in 1961, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.