The Mirror Crack'd (1980): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
The Mirror Crack'd is a 1980 mystery thriller directed by Guy Hamilton, starring Tony Curtis, Elizabeth Taylor and Geraldine Chaplin. It is based on The Mirror Crack'd from Side to Side by Agatha Christie. It runs 1 hour 45 minutes and earned $11 million worldwide. Critics gave it 47 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 45m (105 min)
- Director
- Guy Hamilton
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Columbia-EMI-Warner
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Mirror Crack'd About?
The premise of The Mirror Crack'd without spoilers, adapted from The Mirror Crack'd from Side to Side by Agatha Christie. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
In this suspenseful whodunit, Miss Marple joins forces with her nephew from Scotland Yard to investigate a murder on the set of a 1950s film. As the production faces unexpected challenges, they must navigate simmering tensions and uncover hidden secrets to identify the killer before another life is lost to a sinister plot. The investigation reveals a web of deceit and a dangerous game where everyone is a suspect.
The Mirror Crack'd Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- 1950s
- murder mystery
- amateur sleuth
- whodunnit mystery
- miss marple character
- photograph
- agatha christie
- female protagonist
- inspector
- film star
- film actress
- united kingdom
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- movie actress
- painting of madonna and child
- close up of a woman's mouth
- close up of a woman's face
- leading lady
- female celebrity
- murdered woman
- rivalry between actresses
- allergic
- allergic rhinitis
- female secretary
- recovering from a nervous breakdown
- aging woman
- aging actress
- flirting
- blonde woman
- insecurity
- insecure woman
- tea
- american actress
- american woman abroad
- american in europe
- filming a costume drama
- nasal spray
- poisoned nasal spray
- poisoned spray
- poisoned medication
- trauma
- traumatic experience
- theatrical performance
- signing an autograph
- death
- england
- husband wife relationship
- flashback
- murder
- based on novel
- strong female character
The Mirror Crack'd Cast
Tony Curtis leads the cast, with Elizabeth Taylor and Geraldine Chaplin. Directed by Guy Hamilton; 9 actors are credited in all.
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Director Guy Hamilton
Also Starring in The Mirror Crack'd
· 5 moreMore from Guy Hamilton
More films directed by Guy Hamilton, best-rated first: Goldfinger, Evil Under the Sun, Live and Let Die and Force 10 from Navarone.
The Mirror Crack'd Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave The Mirror Crack'd 47 on Metacritic.
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Metacritic 47 Metascore
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TMDB 61% User score
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The Mirror Crack'd Plot Summary
What happens in The Mirror Crack'd from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In 1953, the charming village of St Mary Mead buzzed with excitement as the home of Miss Jane Marple became the backdrop for a Hollywood film crew working on an elaborate costume drama depicting the lives of Mary, Queen of Scots, and Elizabeth I. This highly anticipated project featured an ensemble cast, including the renowned Tinseltown star Marina Rudd and her fierce rival Lola Brewster. Marina’s return to the screen after a long hiatus, caused by her son’s severe brain injury and her own subsequent nervous breakdown, had the entire village talking. The film’s director, her husband Jason Rudd, arrived with his entourage, and when Marina discovered she would be sharing the spotlight with Lola, her rage knew no bounds.
Full summary
The whole story of The Mirror Crack'd, scene by scene
The Mirror Crack'd Box Office
The Mirror Crack'd grossed $11 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$11M
- US & Canada
- $11M
The Mirror Crack'd Trailers & Videos
The trailer of The Mirror Crack'd.
How Well Do You Know The Mirror Crack'd?
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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Cars in The Mirror Crack'd
13 cars on screen, including the 1935 Austin 12/4 Ascot and the 1959 Cadillac Series 62 Convertible.
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1935 Austin 12/4 Ascot Important role -
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1950 Jaguar XK 120 Important role -
1938 Wolseley 14/56 Important role
The Mirror Crack'd Also Known As
24 alternative titles, including “Le miroir se brisa” and “Σπασμένος Καθρέφτης”.
- Also known as
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- Le miroir se brisa
- Σπασμένος Καθρέφτης
- 破镜奇案
- Mord im Spiegel
- A kristálytükör meghasadt
- Assassinio allo specchio
- El espejo roto
- Spegeln sprack från kant till kant
- 破镜谋杀案
- Mord i spejlet
- A Maldição do Espelho
- Зеркало треснуло
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- Ve Ayna Kırıldı
- סדק במראה
- Στον Καθρέφτη Είδα τον Δολοφόνο
- Rozbité zrcadlo
- 거울 살인 사건
- Проклятието на огледалото
- クリスタル殺人事件
- Pęknięte lustro
- El mirall trencat
- Razbito ogledalo
- 破鏡謀殺案
- Дзеркало тріснуло
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Movies Like The Mirror Crack'd
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Miss Marple: The Mirror Crack’d from Side to Side, Murder with Mirrors and Murder with Mirrors.
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Miss Marple: The Mirror Crack’d from Side to Side 1992 -
Murder with Mirrors 1985 -
Murder with Mirrors 1985 -
Miss Marple: They Do It with Mirrors 1991 -
Miss Marple: The Murder at the Vicarage 1986 -
Crack in the Mirror 1960 -
Miss Marple: Sleeping Murder 1987 -
Murder Ahoy 1964 -
Murder Most Foul 1964 -
Miss Marple: A Caribbean Mystery 1989 -
Murder at the Gallop 1963 -
Miss Marple: The Moving Finger 1985
The Mirror Crack'd FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, the book behind it and post-credit scenes of The Mirror Crack'd, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Mirror Crack'd?
The Mirror Crack'd runs 1 hour 45 minutes (105 minutes).
When was The Mirror Crack'd released?
The Mirror Crack'd was released on December 19, 1980.
Who directed The Mirror Crack'd?
The Mirror Crack'd was directed by Guy Hamilton.
More films by Guy Hamilton Who is in the cast of The Mirror Crack'd?
The Mirror Crack'd stars Tony Curtis, Elizabeth Taylor and Geraldine Chaplin, among 9 credited actors.
How much did The Mirror Crack'd make at the box office?
The Mirror Crack'd grossed $11 million worldwide.
How is The Mirror Crack'd rated?
The Mirror Crack'd has 47 on Metacritic and 61% on TMDB.
Is The Mirror Crack'd based on a book?
Yes. The Mirror Crack'd is adapted from The Mirror Crack'd from Side to Side by Agatha Christie.
Does The Mirror Crack'd have a post-credit scene?
No. The Mirror Crack'd has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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