How to Murder a Rich Uncle
The movie no niece or nephew can afford to miss!
NR 1957 · 79 min · ★ 7.0 · Comedy, Crime
A broke British nobleman targets his Canadian uncle, but other relatives get in the way.
Directed by Nigel Patrick · Written by John Paxton
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Nigel Patrick Henry Clitterbern -
Charles Coburn Uncle George Clitterbern -
Wendy Hiller Edith Clitterbern -
Katie Johnson Alice -
Anthony Newley Edward -
Athene Seyler Grannie (Victoria Clitterbern) -
Noel Hood Aunt Marjorie -
Kenneth Fortescue Albert Clitterbern - P Paddy Webster Constance Clitterbern
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Michael Caine Gilrony -
Trevor Reid Inspector -
Cyril Luckham Coroner
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