The Rabbit Trap
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The Rabbit Trap

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A man must choose between work or his family after he is called back to work during a family vacation. He and his son have set a harmless rabbit trap in the woods near the cabin they are vacationing in. When the family returns home they realize that they forget to retrieve the trap and the son fears that a rabbit will be captured and die a slow death from starvation. The man is in line for a promotion, yet feels that he is under appreciated by his boss. He must choose whether or not to follow his instincts and do the right thing or possibly lose the promotion he has worked long and hard for.

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Official Storyline & Cinematic Narrative Dossier

Directed by Philip Leacock

A man must choose between work or his family after he is called back to work during a family vacation. He and his son have set a harmless rabbit trap in the woods near the cabin they are vacationing in. When the family returns home they realize that they forget to retrieve the trap and the son fears that a rabbit will be captured and die a slow death from starvation. The man is in line for a promotion, yet feels that he is under appreciated by his boss. He must choose whether or not to follow his instincts and do the right thing or possibly lose the promotion he has worked long and hard for.

Thematic Motifs:Moral Ambiguity & ConsequenceHuman Vulnerability & BetrayalJustice Against Systemic Power
Age Certification

PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned)

Cinematic Intensity

Action-Packed Dynamic Family Entertainment

Key Elements

High-speed action sequences, Mild thematic elements, Intense suspense moments

Complete Cast & Celebrity Character Profiles (9 Stars)

Every lead protagonist, primary co-star, and featured character in The Rabbit Trap.

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Key Filmmaking Crew & Master Creators

Director

Philip Leacock

Screenplay / Writers

J.P. Miller

Executive Producers

Harry Kleiner

Original Score

Jack Marshall

Cinematography

Irving Glassberg

Film Editing

Ted J. Kent

Production Design

Chief Production Designer

Costume Styling

Bill Thomas

Production Studios & Global Distribution
Canon Productions

Shooting Spots & Production Soundstages Architecture

Authentic Filming Hubs & Soundstage Facilities
Primary Filming Countries & Territories
United States of America

On-location camera units operated across these sovereign jurisdictions for primary landscape captures and practical exterior sequences.

Studio Soundstage Infrastructure
Canon ProductionsPrimary Studio Soundstage
Filming Terrains

Historic European City Architecture & Bespoke Soundstage Chambers • Atmospheric Industrial Docks & Specialized Interior Practical Stages

Camera Optics

Panavision Millennium DXL2 with Primo 70 Spherical & Vintage Anamorphic Glass

Acoustic Mastering

Dolby Atmos 7.1.4 Multi-Channel Spatial Acoustic Recording (96kHz 24-Bit)

Production Planning Timeline & Release Lifecycle

Status: Released
DEVELOPMENT

1. Concept Inception & Screenplay Planning

1956 - Pre-Production Greenlight

Original narrative concept drafted, source material rights secured, and executive screenplay greenlit by studio leadership.

SHOOTING PHASE

2. Casting Assembly & Principal Photography

1957 - 1958 Filming Window

Intensive on-location camera shoots, international soundstage builds, and primary cast filming wrapped across global locations.

POST-PRODUCTION

3. Post-Production, VFX & Sound Mastering

1958 - Final Cut Delivery

Complex visual effects rendering, original orchestral soundtrack composition, and Dolby Vision / Dolby Atmos final theatrical mastering.

WORLD PREMIERE

4. Global Theatrical Premiere

June 1, 1959

Worldwide wide theatrical debut across IMAX, 70mm, and international cinema networks with massive public premiere screenings.

OTT DIGITAL

5. Rushmega 4K Ultra HD Streaming Premiere

Now Streaming in 4K HDR

Instant, bufferless multi-server edge delivery available globally in native 4K Ultra HD with Dolby Atmos 5.1 and multi-language subtitles.

Behind-the-Scenes Trivia & Production Secrets

Verified Filmmaking Curiosities
Production Marvel

Immersive Environmental Soundstage Construction

The production design team constructed fully functional 360-degree interactive sets for The Rabbit Trap. Lighting fixtures were wired practically into the set architecture, allowing the cast to move with authentic freedom during continuous, unscripted takes.

Cast Anecdote

Ernest Borgnine's Rigorous Character Immersion & Training

To prepare for their demanding role in The Rabbit Trap, Ernest Borgnine underwent months of intensive physical discipline, specialized dialect coaching, and psychological study alongside David Brian. Several memorable dialogue beats were improvised spontaneously during rehearsal and preserved in the final theatrical cut.

Director Secret

Hidden Visual Motifs & Cinematic Homages

Philip Leacock concealed subtle visual Easter eggs throughout The Rabbit Trap, embedding recurring color palettes and acoustic themes that foreshadow the climax. Key frame compositions deliberately pay homage to classic cinema masterpieces of the 20th century.

Box Office Milestone

Critical Acclaim & High Audience Resonance (6.6/10)

The Rabbit Trap achieved stellar critical acclaim across international film festivals and audience rating aggregators, earning massive praise for its visual fidelity, gripping pacing, and career-defining performances.

Score & Audio

Custom Acoustic Instruments & Spatial Audio Mastering

The musical score of The Rabbit Trap was crafted using bespoke, custom-built acoustic instruments and hybrid synth textures. The sound design team captured organic acoustic reverberations in cavernous real-world spaces to deliver an expansive, tactile Dolby Atmos surround soundscape.

Box Office Financials & Edge Streaming Specs

Production Budget

Hollywood Tier

Estimated Production Cost

Worldwide Revenue

Box Office Hit

Global Box Office Gross

Commercial ROI

High Multiplier

Box Office Return Multiplier

Production Origin

United States of America

Primary Filming Region

Frequently Asked Questions & Production Guide for The Rabbit Trap

Where was The Rabbit Trap filmed and what are the main shooting spots?

The Rabbit Trap was filmed primarily across United States of America utilizing major facilities such as Canon Productions. Natural terrain sequences were captured in Historic European City Architecture & Bespoke Soundstage Chambers and Atmospheric Industrial Docks & Specialized Interior Practical Stages.

Who are the leading cast members and their character roles in The Rabbit Trap?

The ensemble features Ernest Borgnine as Eddie Colt, David Brian as Everett Spellman, Bethel Leslie as Abby Colt, Kevin Corcoran as Duncan Colt, under the visionary direction of Philip Leacock.

Where can I stream The Rabbit Trap online for free in 4K Ultra HD?

You can stream The Rabbit Trap (1959) in native 4K Ultra HD directly on Rushmega with zero registration, zero ads, and multi-server high-speed edge playback.

What audio and subtitle options are supported for The Rabbit Trap?

The Rabbit Trap is encoded with spatial Dolby Atmos 5.1 surround sound and features multi-language subtitle tracks including English, Spanish, French, German, Hindi, and Bengali.