Get a Clue (1997 film)

Get a Clue
Based on	The Westing Game by Ellen Raskin
Written by	Dylan Kelsey Hadley
Directed by	Terence H. Winkless
Starring	Ray Walston Ashley Peldon Diane Ladd Sally Kirkland Cliff De Young
Theme music composer	Parmer Fuller
Country of origin	United States
Original language	English
Production
Producer	Julie Corman
Running time	95 minutes (approx.)
Original release
Network	Showtime
Release	September 14, 1997

Get a Clue is a 1997 film based on the Newbery Medal-winning book The Westing Game.

The film draws young viewers into the strange mysteries encountered by 13-year-old "Turtle" Wexler and her sister, Angela Wexler. After moving into a new town, Turtle learns the house next door is the notoriously haunted Westing mansion. Discovering the body of the dead millionaire, Turtle attempts to solve the case in hopes of receiving a 20 million dollar reward. The live-action adventure stars Ashley Peldon, Diane Ladd, Sally Kirkland, and Ray Walston.

Cast

• Ray Walston as Sandy McSouthers, Barney Northrup, Julian R. Eastman and Sam Westing
• Ashley Peldon as Tabitha Ruth Wexler "Turtle" or "Alice" T.R
• Diane Ladd as Bertha Erica Crow
• Sally Kirkland as Sydelle Pulaski
• Cliff De Young as Jake Wexler
• Sandy Faison as Grace Wexler
• June Christopher as Judge J.J. Ford
• Lewis Arquette as Otis Amber
• Diane Nadeau as Angela Wexler
• Billy Morrissette as Ed Plum
• Jim Lau as James Shin Hoo
• Shane West as Chris Theodorakis
• Ernest Liu as Doug Hoo

External links

• Get a Clue at IMDb