The Trap

Feb 5 1959 Not Rated 1h 24m
Action, Crime, Drama

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...

Plot

Lawyer Ralph Anderson arrives in Tula, an amazingly remote town in the desert, as a 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.

Written by

Richard Alan Simmons, Norman Panama

Directed by

Norman Panama

Cast

Richard Widmark, Lee J. Cobb, Tina Louise

Crew

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Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

Heath Productions, Parkwood Enterprises

Languages

English

Awards

2 nominations

Scores
# of Votes
759
Average Rating
6.6 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
NA