Trapped (1989): Cast & Plot
Trapped is a 1989 horror thriller directed by Fred Walton, starring Kathleen Quinlan as Mary Ann Marshall, Bruce Abbott and Katy Boyer. It runs 1 hour 33 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 33m (93 min)
- Director
- Fred Walton
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Cine Enterprises
- 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.
Kathleen Quinlan is a woman working late in her locked high-rise office building who, along with Bruce Abbott, struggles to elude an intruder trying to kill them.
Trapped Themes & Keywords
· 25 tags- female protagonist
- female target
- on the run from a killer
- knife murderer
- man trying to kill a woman
- serial killer
- high rise building
- murder
- psychopathic killer
- psychopath
- lockdown
- isolated
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- cat and mouse
- office building
- locked in
- office
- killer
- silent man
- skyscraper
- thief
- psycho
- parking garage
- escape
- elevator
- axe
Trapped Cast & Characters
Kathleen Quinlan leads the cast as Mary Ann Marshall, with Bruce Abbott as John Doe and Katy Boyer as Renni. Directed by Fred Walton; 9 actors are credited in all.
- Director Fred Walton
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Kathleen Quinlan as Mary Ann Marshall - Bruce Abbott as John Doe
- Katy Boyer as Renni
- Wirt Cain as Manley
Also Starring in Trapped
· 5 more- Julius Tennon Detective
- Tyrees Allen Danny
- Miles Mutchler Kappleman
- Ben Loggins Killer
- Bill Whitehead Danuser
Trapped Plot Summary
What happens in Trapped from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In a somber opening montage, photographs reveal that a young boy has died from exposure to toxic waste spilled by NTX. The father, grieving beside his wife’s corpse, sets out for the Kupper-Dietz Building, NTX’s gleaming tower that houses offices and laboratories.
Full summary
The whole story of Trapped, scene by scene
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 actress portrays Mary Ann Marshall?
Cars in Trapped
3 cars on screen, including the 1989 Ford Aerostar and the 1982 Plymouth Reliant K.
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1989 Ford Aerostar Important role -
1982 Plymouth Reliant K Important role -
1978 Chrysler Cordoba Minor role
Trapped Also Known As
3 alternative titles, including “Trappola da incubo” and “Armadilha da Morte”.
- Also known as
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- Trappola da incubo
- Armadilha da Morte
- Death Tower - Todesangst im Hochhaus
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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 33 minutes (93 minutes).
When was Trapped released?
Trapped was released on June 14, 1989.
Who directed Trapped?
Trapped was directed by Fred Walton.
More films by Fred Walton Who is in the cast of Trapped?
Trapped stars Kathleen Quinlan as Mary Ann Marshall, Bruce Abbott as John Doe and Katy Boyer as Renni, among 9 credited actors.
Does Trapped have a post-credit scene?
No. Trapped has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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