Sleuth (1972)
Synopsis / Plot
Andrew Wyke (Laurence Olivier) is a famous writer of crime novels. Moreover, his passion for puzzles and riddles has led him to transform his mansion into a museum where bizarre toys and mechanisms are exposed. One evening, Milo Tindle (Michael Caine), his wife's lover and owner of several beauty salons, visits him and proposes a clever plan that can be beneficial for the two of them.
Awards
1972: 4 Nominations for Academy Awards: Director, actores (Olivier & Caine), BSO
1972: Golden Globes: 3 Nominations, including Best Film - Drama
1973: BAFTA Awards: 4 nominations, including Best Actor (Olivier) & Screenplay
1972: New York Film Critics Circle: Best Actor (Laurence Olivier)
1972: David di Donatello Awards: Best Foreign Actor (Olivier) (ex aequo)