
The Deadly Game
1982-07-22 · 109 min · ★ 7.2
Several criminal lawyers reunite every year in the Swiss mountains to entertain themselves with fake trials and murder mysteries. At one year's party, an unwitting American becomes part of the game.
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- Directors
- George Schaefer
- Production companies
- BBC Drama Group, Primetime Television Ltd.
- Countries
- United Kingdom
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
George SegalHoward Trapp
Trevor HowardGustave Kummer
Robert MorleyEmile Carpeau
Emlyn WilliamsBernard Laroque
Alan WebbJoseph Pillet
Lesley DunlopNicole
Brian CroucherPierre
Connie BoothHelen TrappTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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