The McGuffin (1986)
Paul Hatcher 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.
Director:
Colin Bucksey
Writer:
Michael Thomas
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Charles Dance as Paul Hatcher |
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Ann Todd as Mrs. Forbes-Duthie |
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Mark Rylance as Gavin |
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Francis Matthews as Silver-Haired Gent |
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Roger Lloyd Pack as David Power |
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Brian Glover as Man in Brown |
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Chris Langham as Detective |
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Phyllis Logan as Anne |
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Anna Massey as Nina |
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Jerry Stiller as Marty de Reske |
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Stephen Lewis as Sopwith |
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Mark Burdis as Alfie |
| Directing | Colin Bucksey | Director |
| Writing | Michael Thomas | Screenplay |
| Writing | John Bowen | Novel |