Man-Trap

This article is about a 1961 film. For the mechanical device, see Mantrap.
Man-Trap

Theatrical release poster
Directed by Edmond O'Brien
Produced by Stanley Frazen
Written by John D. MacDonald
Ed Waters
Starring Jeffrey Hunter
David Janssen
Stella Stevens
Elaine Devry
Music by Leith Stevens
Cinematography Loyal Griggs
Edited by Stanley Frazen
Jack Lippiatt
Distributed by Paramount Pictures
Release dates
  • September 20, 1961 (1961-09-20)
Running time
 93 minutes
Country United States
Language English

Man-Trap is a 1961 American drama film about a Korean War veteran who becomes involved in a scheme to steal $3.5 million from a Central American dictator. The film was directed by Edmond O'Brien, and stars Jeffrey Hunter, David Janssen, and Stella Stevens.

Plot

Although injured in combat, Matt Jameson returns home from Korea safely and works in California as an engineer. He is unhappily married to Nina, an alcoholic, and is attracted to his boss's secretary, Liz Addams.

Vince Biskay, a friend from the Marines whose life Matt saved, turns up with a risky but tempting offer. He knows of a Central America dictator whose shipment of $3.5 million for illegal weapons is being transported to the U.S. If they can intercept it, Matt and Vince could turn it in to law authorities and split the reward.

A gun battle erupts at the San Francisco airport, with the dictator's thugs trying to protect the loot. Vince is shot. Matt takes him and their stolen money home, where Vince recovers while a drunken Nina makes a pass at him.

Matt orders him to leave once he realizes VInce intends to keep the money, not return it. Nina then has a fatal accident that a desperate Matt tries to cover up. He is found and beaten by the Central American thugs, looking for their money. Vince has it, but comes to an unhappy end of the road. Matt ends up with Liz, feeling lucky to get out of this dangerous situation alive.

Cast

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