How to Murder a Rich Uncle (1957)
- Starring:
- Nigel Patrick, Charles Coburn, (more)
- Director(s):
- Nigel Patrick, Max Varnel, (more
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This satire takes a sharp poke at the intrinsic laziness of British aristocracy who would rather die of starvation than perform an honest day's work. The tale begins when a destitute nobleman conspires to murder his rich Canadian uncle for the inheritance. Unfortunately he continually fails in his efforts to off him. Instead he winds up killing his own family one-by-one. In the end, the slightly addled fellow offs himself when he walks into one of his own traps which he had set in his uncle's room. The uncle is then arrested for his nephew's murder. Fortunately an elderly aunt manages to clear the Canadian's name. ~ Sandra Brennan, All Movie Guide
Complete Cast:
- Nigel Patrick - Henry
- Wendy Hiller - Edith Clitterburn
- Anthony Newley - Edward
- Noel Hood - Aunt Marjorie
- Michael Caine - Gilrony
- Cyril Luckham - Coroner
- Kevin Stoney - Bar Steward
- Ian Wilson - Postman
- Charles Coburn - Uncle George
- Katie Johnson - Alice
- Athene Seyler - Grannie
- Kenneth Fortescue - Albert
- Trevor Reid - Inspector Harris
- Martin Boddey - Police Sergeant
- Anthony Shaw - Colonial Type
- Director(s):
- Max Varnel, Nigel Patrick
- Writer(s):
- John Paxton
- Producer(s):
- Albert R. Broccoli, John Paxton
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