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Family Plot (1976)

โ€œThere's no body in the family plot.โ€

6.8/10 ยท 524 votes 2h 0m pg ComedyThrillerCrimeMystery

#17 of 23 films from 1976 #1128 of 2885 in comedy

Directed by Alfred Hitchcock ยท Written by Ernest Lehman, Victor Canning

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Overview

Spiritualist Blanche Tyler and her cab-driving boyfriend encounter a pair of serial kidnappers while trailing a missing heir in California.

Cast

Barbara Harrisas Blanche Tyler
Bruce Dernas George Lumley
Karen Blackas Fran
William Devaneas Arthur Adamson
Ed Lauteras Joseph Maloney
Cathleen Nesbittas Julia Rainbird
Katherine Helmondas Mrs. Maloney
Warren J. Kemmerlingas Hank Granderson
Edith Atwateras Mrs. Clay
William Princeas Bishop Wood
Nicholas Colasantoas Victor Constantine
Marge Redmondas Mrs. Vera Hannagan
John Steadmanas Old Man in Cemetery
John Lehneas Andy Bush

Facts

Release dateApril 9, 1976
Runtime120 min (2h 0m) โ€” about the same as the 1976 average of 122 min
GenresComedy, Thriller, Crime, Mystery
LanguageEN
Budget$4,500,000
Box office$13,200,000 (2.9ร— budget)
IMDbtt0074512

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Questions

How long is Family Plot?
Family Plot runs 120 minutes (2h 0m).
Is Family Plot worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.8/10 across 524 votes, which places it #17 of 23 films released in 1976 in this index (top 30%) and #1128 among 2885 comedy titles.
Who directed Family Plot?
Family Plot was directed by Alfred Hitchcock. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Psycho (1960), Rear Window (1954), Vertigo (1958).
Who stars in Family Plot?
Barbara Harris as Blanche Tyler; Bruce Dern as George Lumley; Karen Black as Fran; William Devane as Arthur Adamson; Ed Lauter as Joseph Maloney; Cathleen Nesbitt as Julia Rainbird.
What is Family Plot rated?
It carries a pg certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Family Plot?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/34673.

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