Let’s Kill Uncle (1966): Cast & Plot
Let’s Kill Uncle is a 1966 horror thriller starring William Castle as Russell Harrison (in car wreck) (uncredited), Nigel Green and Pat Cardi. It runs 1 hour 32 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 32m (92 min)
- Original language
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English - Studio
- William Castle Productions
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Let’s Kill Uncle About?
The premise of Let’s Kill Uncle without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A 12‑year‑old orphan who inherits a fortune is stranded on an island with his uncle, a British intelligence commander bent on killing him. The boy’s only ally is a courageous young girl. He wields hypnotism, a shark‑filled pool, fire and poisonous mushrooms as weapons. Now the island is a lethal arena where trust is scarce and every move could be the last, so.
Let’s Kill Uncle Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- boy wears a bathrobe
- boy wears pajamas
- young boy
- boy
- psychotronic film
- caribbean island
- plan
- title same as book
- literature on screen
- canadian literature on screen
- crime literature on screen
- canadian crime literature on screen
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- 20th century literature on screen
- 1960s literature on screen
- uncle nephew relationship
- scheme
- murderous scheme
- family relationships
- dysfunctional family
- accident
- car crash
- crashed car
- car on fire
- death
- death in a car accident
- killed in a car accident
- bloody face
- blood
- traffic accident
- director cameo
- industrialist
- millionaire
- money
- greed
- greedy man
- loss of father
- toy soldier
- boat
- lighting a cigarette
- teenage girl
- teenager
- brat
- spoiled brat
- former spy
- island
- cigarette smoking
- rude girl
- boat trip
- ship
- moving
Let’s Kill Uncle Cast & Characters
William Castle leads the cast as Russell Harrison (in car wreck) (uncredited), with Nigel Green as Major Kevin Harrison and Pat Cardi as Barnaby Harrison.
- William Castle as Russell Harrison (in car wreck) (uncredited)
- Nigel Green as Major Kevin Harrison
- Pat Cardi as Barnaby Harrison
- Mary Badham as Chrissie
Also Starring in Let’s Kill Uncle
· 4 more- Linda Lawson Justine
- Nestor Paiva Steward
- Robert Pickering Travis
- Ref Sanchez Ketchman
Let’s Kill Uncle Plot Summary
What happens in Let’s Kill Uncle from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
When Russell Harrison dies, his estate—valued at $5 million—passes to his only child, Barnaby Harrison. He will receive the fortune when he reaches adulthood, so for now Barnaby goes to live with his uncle on a remote, sparsely populated island. The uncle, Uncle Kevin Harrison, is a celebrated war hero, a former British commando whose autobiography, Killing the Enemy, recounts numerous accounts of extreme close combat. The setting and the isolation of the island cast a quiet backdrop for a family drama that blends memory, loyalty, and mortal risk.
Full summary
The whole story of Let’s Kill Uncle, scene by scene
Let’s Kill Uncle Trailers & Videos
2 videos: 1 trailer and 1 featurette.
- Featurette John Badham on LET'S KILL UNCLE
How Well Do You Know Let’s Kill Uncle?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What is the name of the child who inherits a $5 million estate?
Let’s Kill Uncle Also Known As
3 alternative titles, including “Давай убьем дядю” and “Gioco mortale”.
- Also known as
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- Давай убьем дядю
- Gioco mortale
- L'Héritage Diabolique
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Let’s Kill Uncle FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, cast and post-credit scenes of Let’s Kill Uncle, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Let’s Kill Uncle?
Let’s Kill Uncle runs 1 hour 32 minutes (92 minutes).
When was Let’s Kill Uncle released?
Let’s Kill Uncle was released on November 18, 1966.
Who is in the cast of Let’s Kill Uncle?
Let’s Kill Uncle stars William Castle as Russell Harrison (in car wreck) (uncredited), Nigel Green as Major Kevin Harrison and Pat Cardi as Barnaby Harrison, among 8 credited actors.
Does Let’s Kill Uncle have a post-credit scene?
No. Let’s Kill Uncle has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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