SLEUTH

Tuesday, July 15, 7:45 p.m. & Sunday, July 20, 2:00 p.m. | In Joseph L. Mankiewicz’s (GUYS AND DOLLS) last film, wealthy mystery writer Andrew (Sir Lawrence Olivier) invites his wife’s lover, the working-class hair stylist Milo (Sir Michael Caine) to his impressive English estate with a proposal that benefits them both: Milo can rob Andrew and enjoy the spoils and his wife Marguerite. Andrew can then recoup his losses through an insurance claim, and be with his mistress, Téa. This relatively simple ruse quickly becomes a battle of wits and deception, with the men locked in a duel where the lines between fact and fiction blur. A tense and cerebral exploration of power, pride, and revenge, this hidden gem will keep you sleuthing until the final, chilling twist.

Awards & Nominations

Nominee - Best Actor in a Leading Role (Michael Caine), Best Actor in a Leading Role (Laurence Olivier), Best Director, Best Music, Academy Awards
Nominee - Best Actor (Laurence Olivier), Best Art Direction, Best Cinematography, Best Screenplay, BAFTA Awards

Spoiler Alert | July 4–29, 2025

Zip your lips, hold your tongues, and keep it to yourself: you are entering a spoiler-free zone! The eight films of Spoiler Alert include twists, turns, and jaw-dropping conclusions, and the secrecy makes their reveals all the more satisfying. Some of you might try to guess the endings (beware of red herrings, false leads, and smokescreens!); others will relish the uncertainty. Either way, there’s nothing quite like the moment when everyone in the movie theater experiences the “aha!” together. No spoiler here; it’s the best.

The Film Center is ADA accessible. This presentation will be projected without open captions. The theater is hearing-loop equipped. For accessibility requests, please email filmcenter@saic.edu