The Trap
- 1966
- 1h 46m
IMDb RATING
7.1/10
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A fur trapper takes a mute girl as his unwilling wife to live with him in his remote cabin in the woods.A fur trapper takes a mute girl as his unwilling wife to live with him in his remote cabin in the woods.A fur trapper takes a mute girl as his unwilling wife to live with him in his remote cabin in the woods.
Joseph Golland
- Baptiste
- (as Jo Golland)
Reg McReynolds
- Captain
- (as Reginald McReynolds)
N. John Smith
- Boat Extra #1
- (uncredited)
- Director
- Writer
- All cast & crew
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I'd buy a reasonable DVD of this one . . . it's worth it.
I've seen this movie only twice. Once when it first hit commercial television, and again about 15 years ago, and it is unforgettable. It's great to see I'm not alone in my appreciation. I think it's a classic . . . . a "must see" for anyone who considers themselves a cinefile.
The two leads, Tushingham and Reed, are at the height of their powers and both give brilliant performances. (no hyperbole) The story is well conceived, well developed and executed to perfection. It holds together. The movie is a little gem.
Considering when it was made, the budget it was made under, and the politics of the time, (you couldn't find "real" Native American's in the actors union), it is an extraordinary work.
To criticize this movie for using an Italian "Indian" is like dismissing "Saving Private Ryan" because of a half-dozen glaring continuity errors. It means you've missed the point. Close your mind and open your heart. You will be rewarded for watching it, if in no other way than to witness, deeply and completely, the archetypes of what the masculine and feminine essences are in the universe.
Tushingham (Eve) IS the frightened rabbit that Reed (Jean) says she is. She has been torn from civilization to witness all manner of horrors of life in the wilderness. And what can be said of Reeds LaBete? Even those who laud this actors genius underestimate him.
While we're on the subject, how is it possible that during the Acadamy Awards Ceremony, when Reed's last movie "Gladiator" won BEST PICTURE, that he was overlooked when they did their eulogizing segment on those important figures who had passed away during the previous year? Conspicuous and tragic was his omission from that roster.
Do yourself a favor. See "The Trap". And then . . . . see it again.
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The two leads, Tushingham and Reed, are at the height of their powers and both give brilliant performances. (no hyperbole) The story is well conceived, well developed and executed to perfection. It holds together. The movie is a little gem.
Considering when it was made, the budget it was made under, and the politics of the time, (you couldn't find "real" Native American's in the actors union), it is an extraordinary work.
To criticize this movie for using an Italian "Indian" is like dismissing "Saving Private Ryan" because of a half-dozen glaring continuity errors. It means you've missed the point. Close your mind and open your heart. You will be rewarded for watching it, if in no other way than to witness, deeply and completely, the archetypes of what the masculine and feminine essences are in the universe.
Tushingham (Eve) IS the frightened rabbit that Reed (Jean) says she is. She has been torn from civilization to witness all manner of horrors of life in the wilderness. And what can be said of Reeds LaBete? Even those who laud this actors genius underestimate him.
While we're on the subject, how is it possible that during the Acadamy Awards Ceremony, when Reed's last movie "Gladiator" won BEST PICTURE, that he was overlooked when they did their eulogizing segment on those important figures who had passed away during the previous year? Conspicuous and tragic was his omission from that roster.
Do yourself a favor. See "The Trap". And then . . . . see it again.
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- nyland8
- Nov 27, 2004
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- Release date
- Countries of origin
- Language
- Also known as
- Traper
- Filming locations
- Birkenhead Lake Provincial Park, British Columbia, Canada(cabin by the lake)
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- Runtime1 hour 46 minutes
- Sound mix
- Aspect ratio
- 2.35 : 1
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