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Writer:
Howard Sackler (writer)
Release Date:
1 April 1953 (USA) more
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Trapped... 4 Desperate Men and a Strange Half-Animal Girl! and the Story of French Prostitute... and The Male Brute
Plot:
Four soldiers trapped behind enemy lines must confront their fears and desires. full summary | full synopsis
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Odd, interesting tale of madness. more (18 total)
Cast
(Credited cast) | Frank Silvera | ... | Sgt. Mac |
| Paul Mazursky | ... | Pvt. Sidney |
| Kenneth Harp | ... | Lt. Corby / enemy general |
| Stephen Coit | ... | Pvt. Fletcher (aide-de-camp) (as Steve Coit) |
| Virginia Leith | ... | Young Girl |
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Also Known As:
Shape of Fear (USA) (working title)
The Trap (USA) (original script title)
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72 min
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1.37 : 1 more
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Stanley Kubrick disowned the film soon after it's release and wanted to make sure it was never seen again by not re-releasing the print. What he didn't know was that Kodak when making the print had a policy of making an extra print for their archives. It is this one that survives and where the DVD-R and VHS bootleg prints come from. more
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Private Sidney: It wasn't my fault! The magician did it. Honest! Prospero the Magician. First we're a bird, and then we're an island. Before I was a general, and now I'm a fish! Hoorah for the magician! (laughs insanely, then stops) The river ... it's blood, Mac! Cold ... cold ... I'm going for a swim. Come on in, Mac! Listen to them ... (starts to laugh) it's blood! (laughs insanely again, then runs off) more
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Referenced in The Art of Stanley Kubrick: From Short Films to Strangelove (2000) (V) more
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An extra point for style. Kubrick style, without a budget, without experience; don't re-make a hit/classic if you can re-make something like this. The story is interesting but makes no more sense than the madness of war, which is what is depicted. Could be a bit shocking, dealing as it does with moral issues that are so basic many people would rather not admit that they exist. Attempting to depict such weirdness is part of Kubrick's (now) well known genius. Really interesting and sometimes downright good use of camera and sound. Always do your best, dear reader, for even you first movie could be your last.