The Trap (1959): cast, story & where to watch
1959 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1959, The Trap is a crime film directed by Norman Panama, running about 84 minutes.
What it’s 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...
Who’s in it. The Trap stars Richard Widmark as Ralph Anderson, Lee J. Cobb as Victor Massonetti, Tina Louise as Linda Anderson and Earl Holliman as Tippy Anderson, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, The Trap has been warmly received by audiences.
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 The Trap page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Trap tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, The Godfather Part II and The Dark Knight.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Trap (1959)?
- In US, The 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 The Trap worth watching?
- The Trap holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy crime. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Trap?
- The Trap stars Richard Widmark, Lee J. Cobb, Tina Louise, Earl Holliman and Carl Benton Reid.
- When was The Trap released?
- The Trap was released in 1959, with a runtime of about 84 minutes.