The Deadly Game (1982)
If you lose, you may not play again.... ever.
Several criminal lawyers reunite every year in the Swiss mountains to entertain themselves with fake trials and murder mysteries. At one year's party, an unwitting American becomes part of the game.
Director: George Schaefer
Genre: Thriller, TV Movie
Runtime: 109 min
Release Date: July 22, 1982
Cast
- George Segal - Howard Trapp
- Trevor Howard - Gustave Kummer
- Robert Morley - Emile Carpeau
- Emlyn Williams - Bernard Laroque
- Alan Webb - Joseph Pillet
- Lesley Dunlop - Nicole
- Brian Croucher - Pierre
- Connie Booth - Helen Trapp
Screenplay
- James Yaffe
- Friedrich Dürrenmatt (Novel)
Music: Elizabeth Parker
Production: BBC Drama Group, Primetime Television Ltd.
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
based on novel or book, trial, lawyer
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Deadly Game about?
- Several criminal lawyers reunite every year in the Swiss mountains to entertain themselves with fake trials and murder mysteries. At one year's party, an unwitting American becomes part of the game.
- Who directed The Deadly Game?
- The Deadly Game was directed by George Schaefer.
- Who stars in The Deadly Game?
- The Deadly Game stars George Segal, Trevor Howard, Robert Morley, Emlyn Williams, Alan Webb, Lesley Dunlop.
- How long is The Deadly Game?
- The Deadly Game has a runtime of 1h 49m (109 minutes).
- What genre is The Deadly Game?
- The Deadly Game is a Thriller, TV Movie film.
- Where was The Deadly Game produced?
- The Deadly Game was produced in United Kingdom.