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6.5/10   422 votes
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Writers:
Agatha Christie (novel)
George Eckstein (teleplay)
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Release Date:
20 February 1985 (USA) more
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Plot:
Christian Gilbranson, Miss Marple's lawyer, persuades her to visit the baronial estate of his step-mother... more | add synopsis
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Awards:
Nominated for Primetime Emmy. more
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Reflection of the 80's more (15 total)

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Additional Details

Also Known As:
Agatha Christie's Murder with Mirrors (UK) (complete title)
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Runtime:
100 min
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1.33 : 1 more
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Certification:
Argentina:13 | UK:PG | South Korea:12 (2006) | UK:PG (video rating) (1996)

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Although Bette Davis seems to be very seriously ill, she actually did three subsequent films. This did prove to be Helen Hayes (I)'s last film. more
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Remade as They Do It with Mirrors (1991) (TV) more

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Reflection of the 80's, 1 December 2005
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Author: LDRose from United Kingdom

This is a made-for-TV movie starring Helen Hayes as Miss Marple and features several prominent stars - Bette Davis, John Mills, Dorothy Tutin and Leo McKern.

Miss Marple is asked to visit an old friend, Carrie-Louise Serrocold (Davis) by her stepson who is concerned that his stepmother is being slowly poisoned. Once Miss Marple arrives at the English country estate, she soon discovers that all is not as it seems.

The location scenery is lovely, however the story is set in the 1980's, losing the authentic period atmosphere so closely associated with Agatha Christie.

Helen Hayes gives a decent performance, although Bette Davis is under-used and looks visibly frail. John Mills is good, as always, and Dorothy Tutin gives a sympathetic turn as Davis's down-trodden daughter. Leo McKern portrays the police inspector with relish, including several entertaining exchanges with Miss Marple.

The plot keeps you guessing, complemented by the usual red herrings supplied by Agatha Christie. Overall, an enjoyable film.

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