Man-Trap (1961): Cast & Plot
Man-Trap is a 1961 drama thriller directed by Edmond O'Brien, starring Jeffrey Hunter as Matt Jameson, David Janssen and Stella Stevens. It runs 1 hour 33 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 33m (93 min)
- Director
- Edmond O'Brien
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Paramount Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Man-Trap About?
The premise of Man-Trap without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Helmed by Edmond O’Brien, this slick crime thriller follows naive Matt Jameson (Jeffrey Hunter) whose Korean‑War buddy Vince Biskay convinces him to help seize nearly $4 million from a Central American dictator. After a gunfight leaves Vince wounded, the pair hide out at Matt’s home, where his drunken, flirtatious wife begins making advances toward Vince. The film builds tension with escalating violence and thrills.
Man-Trap Cast & Characters
Jeffrey Hunter leads the cast as Matt Jameson, with David Janssen as Vince Biskay and Stella Stevens as Nina Jameson. Directed by Edmond O'Brien; 15 actors are credited in all.
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Director Edmond O'Brien
- Jeffrey Hunter as Matt Jameson
- David Janssen as Vince Biskay
- Stella Stevens as Nina Jameson
- Elaine Devry as Liz Addams
Also Starring in Man-Trap
· 11 more- Arthur Batanides Cortez
- Frank Albertson Paul Snavely
- Virginia Gregg Ruth
- Hugh Sanders E.J. Malden
- Perry Lopez Puerco
- Tol Avery Lt. Heisen
- Dorothy Green Vera Snavely
- Laurette Luez Mexican Woman
- Bob Crane Ralph Turner
- Michael Vandever Bobby Joe
- Bernard Fein Fat Man
Man-Trap Plot Summary
What happens in Man-Trap from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 11 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 1-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Although injured in combat, Matt Jameson [Jeffrey Hunter] returns home from Korea and rebuilds a quiet life in California as an engineer. He’s unhappily married to Nina Jameson [Stella Stevens], an alcoholic, and his gaze lingers toward his boss’s secretary, Liz Addams [Elaine Devry].
Full summary
The whole story of Man-Trap, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Man-Trap?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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- Question 10: not answered
How much is the shipment that Matt and Vince set out to intercept worth?
Cars in Man-Trap
74 cars on screen, including the 1956 Plymouth Custom Suburban and the 1959 Dodge D-Series.
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1956 Plymouth Custom Suburban Main role -
1959 Dodge D-Series Important role -
1956 Imperial Crown Imperial Limousine Important role -
1954 MG TF Important role
Man-Trap Also Known As
2 alternative titles: “La última fuga” and “Beco Sem Saída”.
- Also known as
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- La última fuga
- Beco Sem Saída
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Man-Trap FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Man-Trap, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Man-Trap?
Man-Trap runs 1 hour 33 minutes (93 minutes).
When was Man-Trap released?
Man-Trap was released on September 20, 1961.
Who directed Man-Trap?
Man-Trap was directed by Edmond O'Brien.
More films by Edmond O'Brien Who is in the cast of Man-Trap?
Man-Trap stars Jeffrey Hunter as Matt Jameson, David Janssen as Vince Biskay and Stella Stevens as Nina Jameson, among 15 credited actors.
Does Man-Trap have a post-credit scene?
No. Man-Trap has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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