The Mantrap (1943): cast, story & where to watch
1943 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1943, The Mantrap is a thriller, crime and mystery film directed by George Sherman, running about 57 minutes.
What it’s about. Henry Stephenson stars as a retired Scotland Yard detective. He is regarded as an icon because he has written volumes of books on the art of detection. While Stephenson is being honoured for his past successes, he senses modern detectives, particularly the current District Attorney, look at him and his methods as outdated. This spurs the old man out of retirement to prove himself to the know-it-all modern detectives.
Who’s in it. The Mantrap stars Henry Stephenson as Sir Humphrey Quilp, Lloyd Corrigan as Anatol Duprez, Joseph Allen as Eddie Regan and Dorothy Lovett as Jane Mason, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, The Mantrap has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Mantrap page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Mantrap tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Mantrap (1943)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Mantrap change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Mantrap worth watching?
- The Mantrap holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, crime and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Mantrap?
- The Mantrap stars Henry Stephenson, Lloyd Corrigan, Joseph Allen, Dorothy Lovett and Edmund MacDonald.
- When was The Mantrap released?
- The Mantrap was released in 1943, with a runtime of about 57 minutes.