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The Looking Glass Murders (1970): Cast

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The Looking Glass Murders is a 1970 short film directed by Brian Mahoney, starring Lindsay Kemp as Pierrot, David Bowie and Annie Stainer. It runs 27 minutes.

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The Looking Glass Murders (1970) movie poster
Released
Runtime
27 min
Director
Brian Mahoney
Original language
English
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The story

What Is The Looking Glass Murders About?

The premise of The Looking Glass Murders without spoilers.

Filmed for Scottish TV in 1970, it adapts Lindsay Kemp and David Bowie's 1967 mime improv play “Pierrot in Turquoise.” The tale follows a strange mime, Pierrot, who enters a mirror, falls for the grotesque Columbine, and, jealous of Harlequin, commits murder. A narrator called Cloud, perched on a ladder, comments in song.

The Looking Glass Murders Themes & Keywords

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Cast & crew

The Looking Glass Murders Cast & Characters

Lindsay Kemp leads the cast as Pierrot, with David Bowie as Cloud and Annie Stainer as Columbine. Directed by Brian Mahoney; 5 actors are credited in all.

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Cars

Cars in The Looking Glass Murders

11 cars on screen, including the 1934 ZiS 14 and the 1953 Land-Rover 80'' Series I.

All 11 cars
  • 1934 ZiS 14 in The Looking Glass Murders 1934 ZiS 14 Main role
  • 1953 Land-Rover 80'' Series I in The Looking Glass Murders 1953 Land-Rover 80'' Series I Important role
  • 1957 Buick Century in The Looking Glass Murders 1957 Buick Century Minor role
  • GAZ 69 in The Looking Glass Murders GAZ 69 Minor role

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The Looking Glass Murders FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Looking Glass Murders, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Looking Glass Murders?

The Looking Glass Murders runs 27 minutes.

When was The Looking Glass Murders released?

The Looking Glass Murders was released on July 8, 1970.

Who directed The Looking Glass Murders?

The Looking Glass Murders was directed by Brian Mahoney.

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Who is in the cast of The Looking Glass Murders?

The Looking Glass Murders stars Lindsay Kemp as Pierrot, David Bowie as Cloud and Annie Stainer as Columbine, among 5 credited actors.

Does The Looking Glass Murders have a post-credit scene?

No. The Looking Glass Murders has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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