The Trap is a 1959 action crime movie from Japan that primarily revolves around a mobster trying to leave the country via a small airstrip located in a secluded desert town. With notable stars such as Richard Widmark, Lee J. Cobb, and Tina Louise playing vital roles. It’s interesting to get to know more about how it was made and the intriguing behind-the-scenes facts.
Where it Filmed?
The entire movie was filmed at two major locations. First, it was shot at Paramount Studios situated at 5555 Melrose Avenue, Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA. Secondly, some parts were filmed in certain areas of Southern California. They started filming the movie on July 14, 1958.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Richard Widmark | Ralph Anderson |
| Lee J. Cobb | Victor Massonetti |
| Tina Louise | Linda Anderson |
| Earl Holliman | Tippy Anderson |
| Carl Benton Reid | Sheriff Lloyd Anderson |
| Lorne Greene | Davis |
| Peter Baldwin | Mellon |
| Chuck Wassil | First Fake Policeman |
| Richard Shannon | Len Karger |
| Carl Milletaire | Eddie |
| James Bell | Sourdough (uncredited) |
| Walter Coy | Second Fake Policeman (uncredited) |
| Roger Creed | Hood (uncredited) |
| Berel Firestone | Radio Operator (uncredited) |
| Wayne Heffley | Lou Brann (uncredited) |
| John Indrisano | Hood (uncredited) |
| Karl Lukas | Greenie (uncredited) |
| Mike Mahoney | Legitimate Officer (uncredited) |
| Louis Quinn | Archie Stoner (uncredited) |
| Russell Saunders | Hood (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- The Trap premiered in Japan on February 5, 1959.
- The film encompasses various genres including action and crime.
- The plot takes place in a remote Californian desert town.
- Directed by Norman Panama, the movie has Richard Alan Simmons and Norman Panama as writers.
- The Trap received two award nominations.
- It has a runtime of 1 hour and 24 minutes.
- Richard Widmark and Lee J. Cobb, who starred as brothers in The Trap, also played brothers in the movie Broken Lance (1954).
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Paramount Studios – 5555 Melrose Avenue, Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA
- Latitude: 34.0843803
- Longitude: -118.3207067
- Place ID: ChIJ_donNlS5woARcJfEy5cZ3Eo
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 5555 Melrose Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90038, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Location Name: Southern California, California, USA
- Latitude: 34.9592083
- Longitude: -116.419389
- Place ID: ChIJSabJhaclw4AR2GgM9DPDI3I
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Southern California, CA, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
