Sleuth

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This film provides a direct influence on This Charming Man's lyrics:

"A jumped-up pantry boy who doesn't know his place"

Spoken by Laurence Olivier to Michael Caine.

  • audio sample to follow later today

Wikipedia Information

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Sleuth is a 1972 mystery thriller film directed by Joseph L. Mankiewicz and starring Laurence Olivier and Michael Caine. The screenplay by playwright Anthony Shaffer was based on his 1970 Tony Award-winning play. Both Olivier and Caine were nominated for Academy Awards for their performances. This was Mankiewicz's final film. Critics gave the film overwhelmingly positive reviews.