The Trap (1966 film)
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The Trap is an adventure/romance film released in 1966
starring Rita Tushingham
and Oliver Reed
, written by David D. Osborn and directed by Sidney Hayers
.
The soundtrack was composed by Ron Goodwin
and the main theme (Main Titles to The Trap) is familiar as the title music used by the BBC
for London Marathon
coverage.
1966 in film
The year 1966 in film involved some significant events.-Events:Animation legend Walter Disney, well known for his creation of Mickey Mouse, died in 15 December 1966 of acute circulatory collapse following a diagnosis of, and surgery for, lung cancer...
starring Rita Tushingham
Rita Tushingham
-Career:Born in Liverpool, Tushingham began her career as a stage actress at the Liverpool Playhouse. Her screen debut was in A Taste of Honey...
and Oliver Reed
Oliver Reed
Oliver Reed was an English actor known for his burly screen presence. Reed exemplified his real-life macho image in "tough guy" roles...
, written by David D. Osborn and directed by Sidney Hayers
Sidney Hayers
Sidney Hayers was a British film and television director, writer and producer.Born in Edinburgh, Scotland, among his most acclaimed films were Circus of Horrors , The Trap and the occult thriller Night of the Eagle .In British TV, his credits included The Persuaders! and The New Avengers; he...
.
The soundtrack was composed by Ron Goodwin
Ron Goodwin
Ronald Alfred Goodwin was a British composer and conductor known for his film music. He scored over 70 films in a career lasting over fifty years....
and the main theme (Main Titles to The Trap) is familiar as the title music used by the BBC
BBC
The British Broadcasting Corporation is a British public service broadcaster. Its headquarters is at Broadcasting House in the City of Westminster, London. It is the largest broadcaster in the world, with about 23,000 staff...
for London Marathon
London Marathon
The London Marathon is one of the biggest running events in the world, and one of the five top world marathons that make up the World Marathon Majors competition, which has a $1 million prize purse. It has been held each spring in London since 1981. The race is currently sponsored by Virgin Money,...
coverage.
Cast
- Rita TushinghamRita Tushingham-Career:Born in Liverpool, Tushingham began her career as a stage actress at the Liverpool Playhouse. Her screen debut was in A Taste of Honey...
as Eve - Oliver ReedOliver ReedOliver Reed was an English actor known for his burly screen presence. Reed exemplified his real-life macho image in "tough guy" roles...
as Jean La Bête - Barbara Chilcott as the Trader's Wife
- Rex Sevenoaks as the Trader
- Linda Goranson as the Trader's daughter
- Merv Campone as Yellow Dog
- Reginald McReynolds as the Captain
- Joseph Golland as Baptiste
- Walter Marsh as the Preacher
- Blaine Fairman as the Clerk