Lot # 133 - 'Sleuth' w/Laurence Olivier and Michael Cane Movie Poster

Opening Bid : $ 5.00
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Start Date/Time: 26-Dec-2025 7:00:00 AM
End Date/Time: 01-Jan-2026 9:12:00 PM
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Description :

This poster for Sleuth is a masterclass in theatrical intrigue and psychological tension, ideal for collectors who appreciate cerebral thrillers and powerhouse performances.

 Poster Overview

  • Title: Sleuth

  • Year: 1972

  • Studio: Palomar Pictures International

  • Rating: PG

  • Poster Serial: 72/405

  • Format: Prints by Deluxe®

 Film Details

  • Starring: Laurence Olivier, Michael Caine

  • Directed by: Joseph L. Mankiewicz

  • Screenplay & Source Material: Anthony Shaffer (based on his Tony Award-winning Broadway play)

  • Produced by: Morton Gottlieb

  • Executive Producer: Edgar J. Scherick

 Design Features

  • Visual Composition:

    • Both Olivier and Caine hold magnifying glasses to their eyes, evoking detective work and layered deception.

    • The mirrored pose suggests rivalry, gamesmanship, and psychological warfare.

  • Tagline: “Think of the perfect crime... Then go one step further.”

    • This line sets the tone for the film’s twist-laden narrative and intellectual dueling.

  • Mood: Clever, suspenseful, and theatrical—perfectly aligned with the film’s cat-and-mouse structure.




Dimensions : 27 in W x 41 in H

Auction History

Highest bidder is howard26

Date Bid User
26-Dec-2025 3:05:46 PM $5.00 howard26

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