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How to Murder a Rich Uncle

  • 19571957
  • 1h 19m
IMDb RATING
6.9/10
250
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How to Murder a Rich Uncle (1957)
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The impoverished Clitterburn family live on a grand English estate but times are hard and the head of the household, Sir Henry, seizes upon news of the impending arrival of their rich Canadi... Read allThe impoverished Clitterburn family live on a grand English estate but times are hard and the head of the household, Sir Henry, seizes upon news of the impending arrival of their rich Canadian Uncle George as the solution to their financial troubles.The impoverished Clitterburn family live on a grand English estate but times are hard and the head of the household, Sir Henry, seizes upon news of the impending arrival of their rich Canadian Uncle George as the solution to their financial troubles.
IMDb RATING
6.9/10
250
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    • Nigel Patrick
    • Didier Daix(play "Il faut tuer Julie")
    • John Paxton(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Nigel Patrick
    • Charles Coburn
    • Wendy Hiller
    • Nigel Patrick
    • Didier Daix(play "Il faut tuer Julie")
    • John Paxton(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Nigel Patrick
    • Charles Coburn
    • Wendy Hiller
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    • 12User reviews
    • 2Critic reviews
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    Wendy Hiller and Nigel Patrick in How to Murder a Rich Uncle (1957)
    Wendy Hiller and Nigel Patrick in How to Murder a Rich Uncle (1957)
    Nigel Patrick in How to Murder a Rich Uncle (1957)
    Wendy Hiller and Nigel Patrick in How to Murder a Rich Uncle (1957)
    Charles Coburn and Katie Johnson in How to Murder a Rich Uncle (1957)
    Kenneth Fortescue and Nigel Patrick in How to Murder a Rich Uncle (1957)
    Paddy Webster in How to Murder a Rich Uncle (1957)
    Anthony Newley and Paddy Webster in How to Murder a Rich Uncle (1957)
    Charles Coburn and Katie Johnson in How to Murder a Rich Uncle (1957)
    Charles Coburn, Katie Johnson, Anthony Newley, Nigel Patrick, and Trevor Reid in How to Murder a Rich Uncle (1957)
    Charles Coburn and Nigel Patrick in How to Murder a Rich Uncle (1957)
    Charles Coburn and Kenneth Fortescue in How to Murder a Rich Uncle (1957)

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    Nigel Patrick
    Nigel Patrick
    • Henry
    Charles Coburn
    Charles Coburn
    • Uncle George
    Wendy Hiller
    Wendy Hiller
    • Edith Clitterburn
    Katie Johnson
    Katie Johnson
    • Alice
    Anthony Newley
    Anthony Newley
    • Edward
    Athene Seyler
    Athene Seyler
    • Grannie
    Noel Hood
    • Aunt Marjorie
    Kenneth Fortescue
    • Albert
    Paddy Webster
    • Constance
    • (as Patricia Webster)
    Michael Caine
    Michael Caine
    • Gilrony
    Trevor Reid
    Trevor Reid
    • Inspector Harris
    Cyril Luckham
    Cyril Luckham
    • Coroner
    Johnson Bayly
    • Radio Officer
    Martin Boddey
    Martin Boddey
    • Police Sergeant
    Kevin Stoney
    Kevin Stoney
    • Bar Steward
    Anthony Shaw
    • Colonial Type
    • (as Antony Shaw)
    Ian Wilson
    Ian Wilson
    • Postman
      • Nigel Patrick
      • Didier Daix(play "Il faut tuer Julie")
      • John Paxton(screenplay)
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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Nigel Patrick introduces the cast at the end of the film and pronounces the name of Athene Seyler (correctly) as "Atheeny Siler".
    • Quotes

      Edith Clitterburn: What are you reading mother? Is it amusing?

      Grannie: 'The Mutilated Nude'

      Edith Clitterburn: That's nice dear. That's nice dear.

    User reviews12

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    Very Black Comedy Indeed
    Wondrous British comedy about Henry, a destitute aristocrat (Nigel Patrick) and his family living in a rotting castle. Along comes a wealthy uncle from America (Charles Coburn), making a visit to his family home. So Henry decides to do away with the old boy, but being a black comedy, none of his plans go as planned.

    In a similar vein to the classic film THE LADYKILLERS, this one is a riot as the plot goes on its murderous-but-merry way and boasts an excellent cast.

    Coburn is a delight as the unsuspecting uncle with a fondness for martinis, and Patrick (who also directed) is the perfect hapless plotter. Also in the cast are Wendy Hiller as the dutiful wife, Athene Seyler as the grandmother, Katie Johnson as the vaguely related Alice, Kenneth Fortescue as the son, Patricia Webster as the daughter, Anthony Newley as her criminologist boyfriend, Noel Hood as Aunt Marjorie, Ian Wilson as Harold the postmaster, Trevor Reid as the Inspector, Cyril Luckham as the coroner, and Michael Caine in one of his first film roles.

    A total delight and full of surprises. This one marks Katie Johnson's only film followup to THE LADYKILLERS and proved to be her final film.
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    • Oct 9, 2016

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    • Release date
      • June 1957 (United Kingdom)
      • United Kingdom
      • English
    • Also known as
      • MGM British Studios, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire, England, UK
    • Production company
      • Warwick Film Productions
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    • 1 hour 19 minutes
      • Black and White

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