A man who loves games and theatre invites his wife's lover to meet, setting up a battle of wits with potentially deadly results.
Acting
Olivier and Caine at full throttle—two legends devouring scenery.
Writing
Dialogue so sharp you'll need stitches.
Direction
Mankiewicz lets the camera breathe while the tension suffocates.
Director
Joseph L. Mankiewicz
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Olivier and Caine were both nominated for Oscars for this, making it one of the few films where two actors competed against each other in the same category.
The 2007 remake starring Caine in the Olivier role proves the material's durability—he's the only actor to play both parts across versions.
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