How to Murder a Rich Uncle
| How to Murder a Rich Uncle | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Nigel Patrick |
| Produced by | Irving Allen Albert R. Broccoli |
| Starring | Nigel Patrick |
Production company | |
| Distributed by | Columbia Pictures |
Release date | 1957 |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Language | English |
How to Murder a Rich Uncle is a 1957 British comedy film directed by Nigel Patrick and starring Patrick, Wendy Hiller, Charles Coburn and Anthony Newley. It follows a man who plans to kill his wealthy Uncle George.[1] It was based on the play Il faut tuer Julie by Didier Daix.
Cast
- Nigel Patrick - Henry
- Charles Coburn - Uncle George
- Wendy Hiller - Edith Clitterburn
- Katie Johnson - Alice
- Anthony Newley - Edward
- Athene Seyler - Grannie
- Kenneth Fortescue - Albert
- Paddy 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
- Ian Wilson - Postman
Production
The film was known as Uncle George and The Death of Uncle George. It was written for the screen by John Paxton who had written A Prize of Gold for Warwick.[2] Filming started 2 January 1957.[3] It was Patrick's first film as director although he had directed for the stage.[4]
References
- ^ http://ftvdb.bfi.org.uk/sift/title/37056
- ^ By THOMAS M PRYOR Special to The New York Times. (1956, Dec 15). ROLE IN COMEDY FOR MISS HILLER. New York Times (1923-Current File) Retrieved from https://search-proquest-com.ezproxy.sl.nsw.gov.au/docview/113620678?accountid=13902
- ^ Schallert, E. (1956, Dec 15). Wendy hiller career still in high; robinson picked for satan role. Los Angeles Times (1923-Current File) Retrieved from https://search-proquest-com.ezproxy.sl.nsw.gov.au/docview/167017305?accountid=13902
- ^ By, S. W. (1956, Dec 30). ON THE ENGLISH PRODUCTION SCENE. New York Times (1923-Current File) Retrieved from https://search-proquest-com.ezproxy.sl.nsw.gov.au/docview/113637092?accountid=13902
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