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THRILLER . 1953 . 1h 13m . 5.1/10

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"Scotland Yard warns private eye to reveal the whereabouts of the Man in Hiding."

Branded as criminally insane and incarcerated for a murder he did not commit, Speight escapes from the asylum, determined to clear his name. He befriends private detective Hugo Bishop who, convinced that the wrong man has been convicted, agrees to help find the real killer. They begin their search for the murderer closest to home where both Thelma Speight and her employer Maurice Jerrard were visibly distressed by the news of her husband's jailbreak. More than Speight's 'insanity' fuels their worries.

Starring Paul Henreid, Lois Maxwell, Kieron Moore
5.1/10
Rating
1h 13m
Runtime
1953
Year
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Scotland Yard warns private eye to reveal the whereabouts of the Man in Hiding.

Branded as criminally insane and incarcerated for a murder he did not commit, Speight escapes from the asylum, determined to clear his name. He befriends private detective Hugo Bishop who, convinced that the wrong man has been convicted, agrees to help find the real killer. They begin their search for the murderer closest to home where both Thelma Speight and her employer Maurice Jerrard were visibly distressed by the news of her husband's jailbreak. More than Speight's 'insanity' fuels their worries.

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Cast
Paul Henreid stars as Hugo Bishop in Mantrap.
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Year context
Mantrap was released 73 years ago in 1953.
Overview
Branded as criminally insane and incarcerated for a murder he did not commit, Speight escapes from the asylum, determined to clear his name. He befriends pri...
Mantrap is a Thriller, Crime film with a runtime of 1h 13m.

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Status
Released
Runtime
73 min (1h 13m)
Country
Rating
5.1/10 (4 votes)

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is Mantrap about?
Branded as criminally insane and incarcerated for a murder he did not commit, Speight escapes from the asylum, determined to clear his name. He befriends private detective Hugo Bishop who, convinced that the wrong man has been convicted, agrees to help find the real killer. They begin their search for the murderer closest to home where both Thelma Speight and her employer Maurice Jerrard were visibly distressed by the news of her husband's jailbreak. More than Speight's 'insanity' fuels their worries.
How long is Mantrap?
Mantrap has a runtime of 73 minutes (1h 13m).
Who stars in Mantrap?
The cast of Mantrap includes Paul Henreid, Lois Maxwell, Kieron Moore, Hugh Sinclair, Lloyd Lamble.
What is the rating of Mantrap?
Mantrap has a rating of 5.1 out of 10 based on 4 votes on TMDB.

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Thriller Crime
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