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The McGuffin

The McGuffin

From Voyeur To Victim....

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Overview

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.

Directed by Colin Bucksey
Written by Michael Thomas, John Bowen
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Top Cast

Charles Dance

Charles Dance

Paul Hatcher

Ann Todd

Ann Todd

Mrs. Forbes-Duthie

Mark Rylance

Mark Rylance

Gavin

Francis Matthews

Francis Matthews

Silver-Haired Gent

Roger Lloyd Pack

Roger Lloyd Pack

David Power

Brian Glover

Brian Glover

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Chris Langham

Chris Langham

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Phyllis Logan

Phyllis Logan

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Anna Massey

Anna Massey

Nina

Jerry Stiller

Jerry Stiller

Marty de Reske

About The McGuffin

The McGuffin is a drama, thriller, tv movie film released in 1986. Directed by Colin Bucksey, it stars Charles Dance, Ann Todd, Mark Rylance. 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.

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