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.

Cast

Charles Dance, Ann Todd, Mark Rylance, Francis Matthews, Roger Lloyd Pack, Brian Glover, Chris Langham, Phyllis Logan

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What is "The McGuffin" about?

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.

When was "The McGuffin" released?

The McGuffin was released in 1986.

Who stars in "The McGuffin"?

The cast includes Charles Dance, Ann Todd, Mark Rylance, Francis Matthews.