Summary
How to Murder a Rich Uncle is a British crime film first released in 1957,
directed by Nigel Patrick and Max Varnel.
The film stars Nigel Patrick, Charles Coburn, Wendy Hiller, Katie Johnson and Anthony Newley.
It has also been released under the title: Uncle George.
Our overall rating for this film is: good.
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Credits
- Director: Nigel Patrick, Max Varnel
- Script: Didier Daix, John Paxton
- Photo: Ted Moore
- Music: Kenneth V. Jones
- Cast: Nigel Patrick (Henry), Charles Coburn (Uncle George), Wendy Hiller (Edith Clitterburn), Katie Johnson (Alice), Anthony Newley (Edward), Athene Seyler (Grannie), Kenneth Fortescue (Albert), Patricia Webster (Constance), Michael Caine (Gilrony), Trevor Reid (Inspector Harris), Cyril Luckham (Coroner), Johnson Bayly (Radio Officer), Martin Boddey (Police Sergeant), Kevin Stoney (Bar Steward), Anthony Shaw (Colonial Type), Ian Wilson (Postman), Noel Hood (Aunt Marjorie)
- Country: UK
- Language: English
- Runtime: 79 min; B&W
- Aka: Uncle George
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