The Trap (Original title)
Dates: 1966 (Copyright), 23 September 1966 (Release)Countries: United Kingdom, CanadaDirector: Sidney Hayers
Synopsis: A French-Canadian buys a dumb wife in 19th century British Columbia, who learns to love him after she has amputated his leg. Screenplay by David Osborn.
Genre: Drama
Releases
Date: 1966Country: United KingdomRelease type: unknownFormat: not specified - Colour - Eastmancolor - SoundRuntime: 106 mins Length: 9540 Feet
Title: CD ReviewsAuthor: THEWLIS, Russell C. Article type: Soundtrack ReviewLanguage: English
In: British National Film Catalogue v4 1966 Page: 80
Title: [British National Film Catalogue - v4 1966: no known title]Language: English
In: The Daily Cinema n9263 2 Sep 1966 Page: 12
Title: [The Daily Cinema - n9263 2 Sep 1966: no known title]Language: English
In: Monthly Film Bulletin v33 n393 October 1966 Page: 156
Title: [Monthly Film Bulletin - v33 n393 October 1966: no known title]Language: English
In: Kine Weekly n3075 8 Sep 1966 Page: 14
Title: [Kine Weekly - n3075 8 Sep 1966: no known title]Language: English
In: Variety 21 Sep 1966
Title: [Variety - 21 Sep 1966: no known title]Language: English
In: Canadian Cinematography n25 Nov/Dec 1965 Page: 7
Title: [Canadian Cinematography - n25 Nov/Dec 1965: no known title]Language: English
Description: On making.
Film, Video or Digital materials held in BFI National Archive(2)
Video materials(1)
Description: VHS cassetteBFI identifier: C-969677
Status: Status pending - Material requires inspection to determine preservation or access status
Film materials(1)
Description: 35mm Colour PositiveBase: SafetySound: CombinedBFI identifier: C-1050532
Status: Status pending - Material requires inspection to determine preservation or access status
Dates: 1966 (Copyright), 23 September 1966 (Release)Countries: United Kingdom, CanadaDirector: Sidney Hayers
Synopsis: A French-Canadian buys a dumb wife in 19th century British Columbia, who learns to love him after she has amputated his leg. Screenplay by David Osborn.
Genre: Drama
Releases
Date: 1966Country: United KingdomRelease type: unknownFormat: not specified - Colour - Eastmancolor - SoundRuntime: 106 mins Length: 9540 Feet
Credits
(43)
©: Parallel Productions Limited, Presents: The Rank Organisation, Produced by: George H. Brown, Associate Producer: Jan Darnley-Smith, Canadian Studio Supervisor: Art Jones, Production Manager: L.C. Rudkin, Canadian Production Manager: Barrie Mclean, Production Manager: Basil Keys, Production Secretary: Beryl Harvey, 2nd Unit Director: Stanley Clish, 2nd Unit Director: Tristam Cones, Assistant Director: David Tringham, Continuity: Phyllis Crocker, Casting: Jack Ammon, Story and Screenplay by: David Osborn, Director of Photography: Robert Krasker, Camera Operator: John Harris, 2nd Unit Cameraman: Bill Boozeboom, O.H. Borradaile, Chief Electrician: Bill Newbery, Sid Fenner, Editor: Tristam Cones, Art Director: Harry White, Assistant Art Director: Ken Ryan, Properties: Charles Torbett, Construction: Peter Prior, Ernest Kerr, Costume Designer: Margaret Furse, Wardrobe Supervisor: Cy Cook, Wardrobe Master: James Smith, Wardrobe Mistress: Salli Bailey, Make-up: Richard Mills, Hairdresser: Ivy Emmerton, Colour Processed by: The Rank Organisation Film Processing Division, Music Composed and Conducted by: Ron Goodwin, Sound Supervisor: Dr Howard Tremaine, Sound Recordist: Anthony Wolf, Sound Recordist: Ken Cameron, Sound Recordist: George New, Sound Editor: Jim Groom, Filmed in Panavision in the mountains and forests of British Columbia and at the: Hollyburn Film Studios, Made in British Columbia and and at: Pinewood Studios
Cast
(12)
Rita Tushingham (Eve), Oliver Reed (La Bete), Barbara Chilcott (trader's wife), Rex Sevenoaks (the trader), Linda Goranson (trader's daughter), Jon Granik (No Name), Reginald McReynolds (captain), Jo Golland (Baptiste), Blain Fairman (clerk), Merv Campone (Yellow Dog), Walter Marsh (preacher), Chief Dan George
Articles held in BFI Reuben Library
(7)
In: Legend n21 Summer 1996 Page: 40Title: CD ReviewsAuthor: THEWLIS, Russell C. Article type: Soundtrack ReviewLanguage: English
In: British National Film Catalogue v4 1966 Page: 80
Title: [British National Film Catalogue - v4 1966: no known title]Language: English
In: The Daily Cinema n9263 2 Sep 1966 Page: 12
Title: [The Daily Cinema - n9263 2 Sep 1966: no known title]Language: English
In: Monthly Film Bulletin v33 n393 October 1966 Page: 156
Title: [Monthly Film Bulletin - v33 n393 October 1966: no known title]Language: English
In: Kine Weekly n3075 8 Sep 1966 Page: 14
Title: [Kine Weekly - n3075 8 Sep 1966: no known title]Language: English
In: Variety 21 Sep 1966
Title: [Variety - 21 Sep 1966: no known title]Language: English
In: Canadian Cinematography n25 Nov/Dec 1965 Page: 7
Title: [Canadian Cinematography - n25 Nov/Dec 1965: no known title]Language: English
Description: On making.
Film, Video or Digital materials held in BFI National Archive(2)
Video materials(1)
Description: VHS cassetteBFI identifier: C-969677
Status: Status pending - Material requires inspection to determine preservation or access status
Film materials(1)
Description: 35mm Colour PositiveBase: SafetySound: CombinedBFI identifier: C-1050532
Status: Status pending - Material requires inspection to determine preservation or access status