Trapped (1949): Cast & Plot
Trapped is a 1949 mystery thriller directed by Richard Fleischer, starring Stephen Chase as Secret Service Chief (uncredited), Lloyd Bridges and John Hoyt. It runs 1 hour 18 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 18m (78 min)
- Director
- Richard Fleischer
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Eagle-Lion Films
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Trapped About?
The premise of Trapped without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A dangerous killer dreams of wealth and a woman to share it with. When the Secret Service learns of a counterfeit operation, they strike a bargain with a prison inmate who produced the fake money plates, offering early parole in exchange for his help retrieving the plates. The inmate, however, plans to betray them.
Trapped Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- secret service agent
- counterfeiting
- government agent
- police surveillance
- cigarette girl
- secret service
- deception
- double cross
- u.s. treasury department
- electrocution
- handcuffs
- eavesdropping
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- escape from prison
- currency printing plate
- counterfeiter
- tailing a suspect
- undercover secret service agent
- american criminal
- fake prison escape
- american plans to escape to mexico
- illegal activities
- u.s. secret service
- money
- criminal underworld
- financial
- criminal hits police officer in the face
- staged prisoner escape
- economic damage
- searching a room for a listening device
- murder of a young woman
- woman shot
- tailing a car
- bus ride
- handcuffed to a police officer
- counterfeit bank note
- u.s. currency
- demanding one's share
- woman gives a neck massage to a man
- federal agent
- trap
- stakeout
- overhearing conversation
- burst cover identity
- caution
- recorded conversation
- recognition
- blown cover
- listening device
- bureau of engraving and printing
- g man
Trapped Cast & Characters
Stephen Chase leads the cast as Secret Service Chief (uncredited), with Lloyd Bridges as Tris Stewart and John Hoyt as Agent John Downey. Directed by Richard Fleischer; 45 actors are credited in all.
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Director Richard Fleischer
- Stephen Chase as Secret Service Chief (uncredited)
- Lloyd Bridges as Tris Stewart
- John Hoyt as Agent John Downey
- James Todd as Jack Sylvester
Also Starring in Trapped
· 41 more- Jack Low Sylvester's Henchman (uncredited)
- Jay C. Flippen Bartender (uncredited)
- Tommy Noonan Bank Teller (uncredited)
- Harold Miller Nightclub Patron (uncredited)
- Ralph Brooks Federal Agent (uncredited)
- Dick Gordon Mr. Baker (uncredited)
- Brick Sullivan Detective Lieutenant (uncredited)
- Frank Sully Sam the Bartender (uncredited)
- Sayre Dearing Federal Agent (uncredited)
- Fred Graham Patrol Car Cop Outside Nightclub (uncredited)
- Hans Moebus Nightclub Patron (uncredited)
- Oliver Cross Nightclub Patron (uncredited)
- Steve Carruthers Agent in Pursuit Car (uncredited)
- Jack Perry Bank Customer (uncredited)
- Joe Gilbert Nightclub Patron (uncredited)
- Douglas Spencer Sam Hooker (uncredited)
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- Rory Mallinson Agent Charles (uncredited)
- Russ Conway Chief Agent Gunby
- Clancy Cooper Desk Sergeant (uncredited)
- Robert Karnes Agent Fred Foreman
- Harry Antrim Warden (uncredited)
- Ruth Robinson Mrs. Flaherty (uncredited)
- Ken Christy Deputy Marshal (uncredited)
- Lyle Latell Agent Curry (uncredited)
- Robert Carson Bill Mason (uncredited)
- George Barrows Federal Agent (uncredited)
- Mack Williams Agent Raymond (uncredited)
- John Damler Policeman Mechanic (uncredited)
- Joe Haworth Motorcycle Cop (uncredited)
- William Woodson Narrator (voice) (uncredited)
- Kay Garrett Nightclub Patron (uncredited)
- Renny McEvoy Bus Driver (uncredited)
- Lucille Barkley Betty Mason (uncredited)
- Charles Regan Chambers (uncredited)
- Barbara Payton Meg Dixon
- Bert Conway Mack Mantz (uncredited)
- Jack Reynolds Agent Brill (uncredited)
- Sid Kane Henchman (uncredited)
- Alexis Davidoff Waiter (uncredited)
- Bruce Hamilton Allan (uncredited)
- Lennie Burton Lawyer (uncredited)
Trapped Plot Summary
What happens in Trapped from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
The U.S. Treasury Department is on the trail of a high-grade counterfeit ring, determined to trace the source, the plates, and the people behind the forging. A counterfeiter in prison, Tris Stewart, agrees to an early parole under a staged jail break, staying under supervision so he can help pinpoint the others involved and the plates that years ago belonged to him. This setup aims to lure out the remaining operatives without tipping off the group, turning a risky gambit into a possible breakthrough in a case that could topple an entire network.
Full summary
The whole story of Trapped, scene by scene
Trapped Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Trapped.
How Well Do You Know Trapped?
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
Which federal agency is primarily behind the investigation of the counterfeit ring?
Cars in Trapped
49 cars on screen, including the 1946 Chrysler New Yorker and the 1946 ACF-Brill Model IC-41.
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1946 Chrysler New Yorker Main role -
1946 ACF-Brill Model IC-41 Important role -
1949 Cadillac Series 61 Important role -
1949 Nash Ambassador Important role
Trapped Also Known As
6 alternative titles, including “Le traquenard” and “Atrapado”.
- Also known as
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- Le traquenard
- Atrapado
- Попавший в ловушку
- 下套
- Atrapats
- Jagad av T-men
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Trapped FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Trapped, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Trapped?
Trapped runs 1 hour 18 minutes (78 minutes).
When was Trapped released?
Trapped was released on September 27, 1949.
Who directed Trapped?
Trapped was directed by Richard Fleischer.
More films by Richard Fleischer Who is in the cast of Trapped?
Trapped stars Stephen Chase as Secret Service Chief (uncredited), Lloyd Bridges as Tris Stewart and John Hoyt as Agent John Downey, among 45 credited actors.
Does Trapped have a post-credit scene?
No. Trapped has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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