The read
It runs a compact 1h 1m.
Synopsis
A rich but disliked elderly man invites his relatives to a family reunion at his home. Once the gathering is complete, he announces enigmatically that he intends to change his will before he dies. Before he can do this, he is murdered. His niece (Gynt), a detective story writer, has to put her theories into practice by solving a real-life murder mystery.
Ratings
IMDb5.6/10
9 audience votes
Key crew
- Daniel BirtDirector
- Brock WilliamsScreenplay
- Gilbert VinterOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- Greta GyntSophy Burgoyne
- Hugh SinclairPhilip Burgoyne
- Nicholas HannenArnold Burgoyne
- John Van EyssenHenry Burgoyne
- Sarah LawsonDorothy
- Elwyn Brook-JonesWilbrahim
- Hélène CordetEsme
- Alastair HunterInspector Forbes
- Katie JohnsonMrs Riddle
- Alan RobinsonCast
- Neil HallettCast
- Raymond YoungCast
Stills
Themes
scotland yardcountry housemurderb moviewillbritish noirpolice investigationcrime writerwho done it