The Steel Trap (1952): cast, story & where to watch
1952 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1952, The Steel Trap is a thriller film directed by Andrew L. Stone, running about 85 minutes. “For the Love of a Woman, He Stole $1,000,000!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Joseph Cotten plays an assistant bank manager who steals $1,000,000 from the safe late on a Friday and then plans to flee to Brazil over the weekend.
Who’s in it. The Steel Trap stars Joseph Cotten as Jim Osborne, Teresa Wright as Laurie Osborne, Jonathan Hale as Tom Bowers and Walter Sande as Customs Inspector, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, The Steel 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 and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Steel Trap page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Steel Trap tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Steel Trap (1952)?
- In US, The Steel Trap is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Steel Trap worth watching?
- The Steel Trap holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Steel Trap?
- The Steel Trap stars Joseph Cotten, Teresa Wright, Jonathan Hale, Walter Sande and Eddie Marr.
- When was The Steel Trap released?
- The Steel Trap was released in 1952, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.