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Clue

  • 19851985
  • PGPG
  • 1h 34m
IMDb RATING
7.2/10
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Clue (1985)
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Six guests are anonymously invited to a strange mansion for dinner, but after their host is killed, they must cooperate with the staff to identify the murderer as the bodies pile up.Six guests are anonymously invited to a strange mansion for dinner, but after their host is killed, they must cooperate with the staff to identify the murderer as the bodies pile up.Six guests are anonymously invited to a strange mansion for dinner, but after their host is killed, they must cooperate with the staff to identify the murderer as the bodies pile up.
IMDb RATING
7.2/10
100K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
356
56
    • Jonathan Lynn
    • John Landis(story)
    • Jonathan Lynn(story)
    • Anthony E. Pratt(board game Cluedo)
  • Stars
    • Eileen Brennan
    • Tim Curry
    • Madeline Kahn
    • Jonathan Lynn
    • John Landis(story)
    • Jonathan Lynn(story)
    • Anthony E. Pratt(board game Cluedo)
  • Stars
    • Eileen Brennan
    • Tim Curry
    • Madeline Kahn
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 466User reviews
    • 66Critic reviews
    • 39Metascore
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    Eileen Brennan
    Eileen Brennan
    • Mrs. Peacock
    Tim Curry
    Tim Curry
    • Wadsworth
    Madeline Kahn
    Madeline Kahn
    • Mrs. White
    Christopher Lloyd
    Christopher Lloyd
    • Professor Plum
    Michael McKean
    Michael McKean
    • Mr. Green
    Martin Mull
    Martin Mull
    • Colonel Mustard
    Lesley Ann Warren
    Lesley Ann Warren
    • Miss Scarlet
    Colleen Camp
    Colleen Camp
    • Yvette
    Lee Ving
    Lee Ving
    • Mr. Boddy
    Bill Henderson
    Bill Henderson
    • The Cop
    Jane Wiedlin
    Jane Wiedlin
    • The Singing Telegram Girl
    Jeffrey Kramer
    Jeffrey Kramer
    • The Motorist
    Kellye Nakahara
    Kellye Nakahara
    • Mrs. Ho - The Cook
    Will Nye
    Will Nye
    • Cop #1
    Rick Goldman
    Rick Goldman
    • Cop #2
    Don Camp
    • Cop #3
    Howard Hesseman
    Howard Hesseman
    • The Chief
    • (uncredited)
      • Jonathan Lynn
      • John Landis(story)
      • Jonathan Lynn(story) (screenplay)
      • Anthony E. Pratt(board game Cluedo) (uncredited)
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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      Tim Curry has cited this as one of his favorite movies of his own.
    • Goofs
      When Mr. Boddy instructs the guests to murder Wadsworth in the study, he turns off the lights and the room is henceforth plunged into complete darkness. A gunshot is heard, and when the lights are switched back on, Mr. Boddy is apparently dead, resulting in confusion over how he was killed (the bullet only grazed his ear), and who tried to shoot him. None of this would have been possible considering the fire burning in the fireplace would have sufficiently illuminated the entire room.
    • Quotes

      Wadsworth: You *were* jealous that your husband was schtupping Yvette. That's why you killed him, too!

      Mrs. White: Yes. Yes, I did it. I killed Yvette. I hated her, so much...

      [stammers]

      Mrs. White: it-it- the f - it -flam - flames. Flames, on the side of my face, breathing-breathl- heaving breaths. Heaving breaths... Heathing...

    • Crazy credits
      The end credits begin with "Clue" game cards that are flipped over to reveal pictures of the main characters and the names of the actors that played them.
    • Alternate versions
      There was a fourth ending shot, but subsequently dropped from the film due to the fact that director Lynn did not like or approve of it. Shots of this ending are included in the movie storybook. It had Wadsworth as the solo killer of the bunch, explaining that he killed everyone out of the need for perfection in the world, that all of life's consistencies were not good enough, and further tells the six 'victims' that he has poisoned the champagne he served and unless they find an antidote in three hours, they'll die. Police show up soon enough and trap Wadsworth, but not for long. He gets away from the chief and leaves, locking all the people in the mansion. But as he steals a police car, he notices a 'smell' (the dog dropping smell from the beginning of the film) and realizes the Doberman from earlier is now in the police car, and it lunges for him. The police car crashes, and Wadsworth is dead. This implies that the others got out okay now that the windows were not guarded by the Doberman any longer.
    • Connections
      Featured in At the Movies: Enemy Mine/The Color Purple/Out of Africa/Spies Like Us (1985)
    • Soundtracks
      Sh-Boom
      By James Keyes (as J. Keyes), Claude Feaster (as C. Feaster), Carl Feaster (as C. Feaster), Floyd McRae (as F. McRae), and James Edwards (as J. Edwards)

      Performed by The Crew Cuts (uncredited)

    User reviews466

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    8/10
    Lovely little murder mystery comedy!
    Films based on videogames are commonplace nowadays, but one thing I've never seen before is a film based on a board game! Clue is a murder mystery that takes its ideas from the popular game of Cluedo. I cant say I'm a fan of that board game (although I sometimes play it on the quiz machine in pub), but I am a fan of murder mystery - and while this film is more of a joke than anything, it generally plays it's cards right and what we have here is a very entertaining little flick, that really does deserve your time! The film shows it's experimental edge by having three endings (which can be played at random on the DVD), and throughout we are treated to a film that has it's audience in mind. Tim Curry is the big name on the cast list, and he plays butler Wadsworth. He's in charge of a house whose master has invited six guests to his home. Naturally, those guests are given the names of the people in Cluedo, and include the likes of Colonel Mustard, Mrs White and Miss Scarlet etc. We are then treated to a night of mystery, as we try to uncover who murdered the host...and why!

    One criticism I could easily make of this film is that it doesn't really have a lot of plot. The mystery is very shallow, and is over very quickly. This is only a shame because of the fact that I would have liked to see this go on for longer, however, as the energy that the cast brings to the table is priceless, and really makes for a good time viewing. Tim Curry takes the lead role, and does what he does best. Curry is famous for campy performances in camp films like this, and his role as Wadsworth really does his reputation proud! The film does a very good job of keeping itself wide open, and by the end it really could have been any of the characters behind the murder. This is good because it allows writer-director Jonathon Lynn complete freedom over who committed the murder; but it harms the film, as the audience doesn't really get enough info to have a stab at it themselves. The style of the film suits the mood very well, with old-fashioned clothes and decor giving it that classic mystery feel. Now don't get me wrong; this isn't exactly a great film, but it's a lot of fun and I can't see why anyone wouldn't enjoy it.
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    • Jan 30, 2006

    FAQ11

    • Is "Clue" based on a book?
    • I have heard people talk about a "fourth ending". What happens?
    • Why does everyone sniff when they enter the mansion?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • December 13, 1985 (United States)
      • United States
      • English
      • French
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    • Filming locations
      • Max Busch House - 160 S San Rafael Street, Pasadena, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Paramount Pictures
      • The Guber-Peters Company
      • PolyGram Filmed Entertainment
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    Technical specs

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    • 1 hour 34 minutes
      • Mono

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