The McGuffin (1985)
In this standard suspense thriller, Paul Hatcher (Charles Dance) has a habit of spying on the neighbors across the way, something that gets him into deep trouble. Hatcher is a movie critic, and for awhile it looks like his main problem is keeping reality and the silver screen separate. But then a double murder occurs across the street after some mobsters cannot find an incriminating negative. After Hatcher discovers where the negative is hidden, he is bumped to the top on the assassins' hit list. ~ Eleanor Mannikka, Rovi
- Starring:
- Charles Dance, Brian Glover, (more)
- Director(s):
- Colin Bucksey
Synopsis of The McGuffin
In this standard suspense thriller, Paul Hatcher (Charles Dance) has a habit of spying on the neighbors across the way, something that gets him into deep trouble. Hatcher is a movie critic, and for awhile it looks like his main problem is keeping reality and the silver screen separate. But then a double murder occurs across the street after some mobsters cannot find an incriminating negative. After Hatcher discovers where the negative is hidden, he is bumped to the top on the assassins' hit list. ~ Eleanor Mannikka, Rovi
Complete Cast of The McGuffin
- Charles Dance - Paul Hatcher
- Ritza Brown - Celestia
- Phyllis Logan - Anne
- Anna Massey - Nina
- Calaban - Archie
- Ann Todd - Mrs. Forbes-Dutchie
- Brian Glover - Man in Brown
- Francis Matthews - Silver-haired Man
- Mark Rylance - Gavin
- Jerry Stiller - Marty de Rezke
- Bill Shine
- Director(s):
- Colin Bucksey
- Writer(s):
- Michael Thomas
- Producer(s):
- Kenith Trodd
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