How to Murder a Rich Uncle (1957)
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- 1h 19min
- Comedy, Crime
- Jun 1957 (UK)
- Movie
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...
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| Nigel Patrick | ... |
Henry
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| Charles Coburn | ... |
Uncle George
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| Wendy Hiller | ... |
Edith Clitterburn
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| Katie Johnson | ... |
Alice
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| Anthony Newley | ... |
Edward
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| Athene Seyler | ... |
Grannie
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Noel Hood | ... |
Aunt Marjorie
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Kenneth Fortescue | ... |
Albert
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Paddy Webster | ... |
Constance
(as Patricia Webster)
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| Michael Caine | ... |
Gilrony
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| Trevor Reid | ... |
Inspector Harris
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| Cyril Luckham | ... |
Coroner
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Johnson Bayly | ... |
Radio Officer
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| Martin Boddey | ... |
Police Sergeant
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| Kevin Stoney | ... |
Bar Steward
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Anthony Shaw | ... |
Colonial Type
(as Antony Shaw)
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| Ian Wilson | ... |
Postman
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Directed by
| Nigel Patrick | ||
Written by
| Didier Daix | ... | (play "Il faut tuer Julie") |
| John Paxton | ... | (screenplay) |
Produced by
| Irving Allen | ... | executive producer |
| Albert R. Broccoli | ... | executive producer |
| Ronald Kinnoch | ... | associate producer |
| John Paxton | ... | producer |
Music by
| Kenneth V. Jones | ||
Cinematography by
| Ted Moore | ... | (photographed by) |
Editing by
| Bert Rule | ||
Casting By
| Nora Roberts | ||
Makeup Department
| Joan Smallwood | ... | hairdresser |
| Neville Smallwood | ... | makeup artist |
Production Management
| John D. Merriman | ... | production manager (as John Merriman) |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Bluey Hill | ... | assistant director |
| Max Varnel | ... | associate director |
Art Department
| John Box | ... | set designer |
| Syd Cain | ... | assistant art director |
| John Graysmark | ... | set designer (uncredited) |
Sound Department
| Bert Ross | ... | sound recordist |
| Don Saunders | ... | sound editor |
| Peter Davies | ... | sound (uncredited) |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Ernest Day | ... | camera operator |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Elsa Fennell | ... | wardrobe supervisor |
Music Department
| Muir Mathieson | ... | conductor |
| Sinfonia of London | ... | music played by |
Script and Continuity Department
| Kay Rawlings | ... | continuity |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Columbia Pictures Corporation (1957) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- Columbia Film (1957) (Sweden) (theatrical)
- Columbia (1957) (Belgium) (theatrical) (as Columbia Films SAB)
- Columbia Pictures (1958) (United States) (theatrical)
- Big Ben Movies (2020) (Germany) (DVD)
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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 Canadian Uncle George as the solution to their financial troubles. Written by morroviolet |
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| Taglines | The last word in "do it yourself"! See more » |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | Nigel Patrick introduces the cast at the end of the film and pronounces the name of Athene Seyler (correctly) as "Atheeny Siler". See more » |
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Edith Clitterburn:
What are you reading, Mother? Is it amusing? Grannie: 'The Mutilated Nude.' Edith Clitterburn: That's nice, dear. That's nice, dear. See more » |