The Trap - 1959

Lawyer Ralph Anderson arrives in Tula, an amazingly remote town in the desert, as reluctant emissary of mob chief Victor Massonetti, who wants the airstrip clear for his unofficial exit from the country. Ralph's arrival has a profound effect on his estranged father, the sheriff; his brother Tip, an alcoholic deputy; and his ex-sweetheart Linda, now married to Tip. Tension builds as a small army of gangsters takes over the town. Then the situation abruptly changes...

84min
1959
Released
Trakio rating0.0/10
IMDB rating6.6/10

Cast

Richard Widmark profile pictureRichard WidmarkRalph Anderson
Lee J. Cobb profile pictureLee J. CobbVictor Massonetti
Tina Louise profile pictureTina LouiseLinda Anderson
Earl Holliman profile pictureEarl HollimanTippy Anderson
Carl Benton Reid profile pictureCarl Benton ReidSheriff Lloyd Anderson
Richard Shannon profile pictureRichard ShannonLen Karger
James Bell profile pictureJames BellClint Edwards
Karl Lukas profile pictureKarl LukasGreenie

About The Trap

The Trap Overview

Lawyer Ralph Anderson arrives in Tula, an amazingly remote town in the desert, as reluctant emissary of mob chief Victor Massonetti, who wants the airstrip clear for his unofficial exit from the country. Ralph's arrival has a profound effect on his estranged father, the sheriff; his brother Tip, an alcoholic deputy; and his ex-sweetheart Linda, now married to Tip. Tension builds as a small army of gangsters takes over the town. Then the situation abruptly changes...

Runtime: 84min

Extra details

Original Title: The Trap
Original Language: English
Directed By: Norman Panama