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DRAMA . 1959 . 1h 12m . 6.0/10

The Rabbit Trap_

"This is a happy picture!"

A man must choose between work or his family after he is called back to work during a family vacation. He and his son have set a harmless rabbit trap in the woods near the cabin they are vacationing in. When the family returns home they realize that they forget to retrieve the trap and the son fears that a rabbit will be captured and die a slow death from starvation. The man is in line for a promotion, yet feels that he is under appreciated by his boss. He must choose whether or not to follow his instincts and do the right thing or possibly lose the promotion he has worked long and hard for.

Starring Ernest Borgnine, David Brian, Bethel Leslie
6.0/10
Rating
1h 12m
Runtime
1959
Year
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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This is a happy picture!

A man must choose between work or his family after he is called back to work during a family vacation. He and his son have set a harmless rabbit trap in the woods near the cabin they are vacationing in. When the family returns home they realize that they forget to retrieve the trap and the son fears that a rabbit will be captured and die a slow death from starvation. The man is in line for a promotion, yet feels that he is under appreciated by his boss. He must choose whether or not to follow his instincts and do the right thing or possibly lose the promotion he has worked long and hard for.

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Cast
Ernest Borgnine stars as Eddie Colt in The Rabbit Trap.
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Year context
The Rabbit Trap was released 67 years ago in 1959.
Overview
A man must choose between work or his family after he is called back to work during a family vacation. He and his son have set a harmless rabbit trap in the ...
The Rabbit Trap is a Drama film with a runtime of 1h 12m.

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Release
Status
Released
Runtime
72 min (1h 12m)
Country
Rating
6.0/10 (4 votes)

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is The Rabbit Trap about?
A man must choose between work or his family after he is called back to work during a family vacation. He and his son have set a harmless rabbit trap in the woods near the cabin they are vacationing in. When the family returns home they realize that they forget to retrieve the trap and the son fears that a rabbit will be captured and die a slow death from starvation. The man is in line for a promotion, yet feels that he is under appreciated by his boss. He must choose whether or not to follow his instincts and do the right thing or possibly lose the promotion he has worked long and hard for.
How long is The Rabbit Trap?
The Rabbit Trap has a runtime of 72 minutes (1h 12m).
Who stars in The Rabbit Trap?
The cast of The Rabbit Trap includes Ernest Borgnine, David Brian, Bethel Leslie, Kevin Corcoran, June Blair.
What is the rating of The Rabbit Trap?
The Rabbit Trap has a rating of 6.0 out of 10 based on 4 votes on TMDB.

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Drama
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