UK,
1978, 98 min
Directed by:
Radley MetzgerCinematography:
Alex ThomsonCast:
Honor Blackman, Michael Callan, Edward Fox, Wendy Hiller, Olivia Hussey, Carol Lynley, Daniel Massey, Peter McEnery, Wilfrid Hyde-White, Beatrix LehmannPlots(1)
The family of a recently deceased, eccentric millionaire has been summoned for the reading of his final will and testament. Joining this group of eight is an unexpected visitor: the chief psychologist from the local mental hospital who is searching for a dangerous criminal escapee from the psychiatric ward. (official distributor synopsis)
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