The Cat And The Canary

– British remake of the classic comedy thriller play. A group of potential heirs gather in a forbiddin..

Type:
Movie
Rating:
5.70 / 10
Duration:
One Hour and 38 Minutes
Release Year:
1978
The Cat and the Canary (1978)

British remake of the classic comedy thriller play. A group of potential heirs gather in a forbidding old house to learn which of them will inherit a fortune. Later, they learn that a flesh-rending maniac is loose.

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Producing Country:
UK
Genre:

The Cat and the Canary (1978) - Trailer

Language:

English

MPAA Content-Rating:
PG – Parental Guidance Suggested

Some material may not be suitable for children. Parents urged to give "parental guidance". May contain some material parents might not like for their young children.

Director:

Radley Metzger

Writer:

Radley Metzger (screenplay), John Willard (play)

Main Actors:

Honor Blackman, Michael Callan, Edward Fox, Wendy Hiller

Plot:

When an elderly man dies, some of his relatives gather to hear the reading of the will. When it is read by his attorney, the old man lets it be known how much he despised and loathed his worthless kin. As a result, his will is structured in such a way as to set up a dogfight between his potential heirs as to who will collect his fortune.

Production:

Columbia Pictures

Ratings:
Internet Movie Database:
5.7/10