The McGuffin (1986): Cast
The McGuffin is a 1986 drama thriller directed by Colin Bucksey, starring Charles Dance as Paul Hatcher, Anna Massey and Mark Rylance. It runs 2 hours.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h (120 min)
- Director
- Colin Bucksey
- Original language
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English - Studio
- BBC
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The McGuffin About?
The premise of The McGuffin without spoilers.
Paul Hatcher, a nosy movie critic who watches his neighbors, becomes entangled in real danger when a double murder on his street is linked to a missing incriminating film negative. After locating the hidden negative, he finds himself at the top of a hit list, forced to confront the blurred line between cinema and reality.
The McGuffin Themes & Keywords
· 3 tags- hitchcockian
- based on novel
- independent film
The McGuffin Cast & Characters
Charles Dance leads the cast as Paul Hatcher, with Anna Massey as Nina and Mark Rylance as Gavin. Directed by Colin Bucksey; 12 actors are credited in all.
- Director Colin Bucksey
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Charles Dance as Paul Hatcher -
Anna Massey as Nina -
Mark Rylance as Gavin - Roger Lloyd Pack as David Power
Also Starring in The McGuffin
· 8 more- Jerry Stiller Marty de Reske
- Phyllis Logan Anne
- Brian Glover Man in Brown
- Francis Matthews Silver-Haired Gent
- Ann Todd Mrs. Forbes-Duthie
- Stephen Lewis Sopwith
- Chris Langham Detective
- Mark Burdis Alfie
More from Colin Bucksey
More films directed by Colin Bucksey: Nightmare Street, Midnight’s Child, Curiosity Kills and Dealers.
The McGuffin Also Known As
Also known as “The Watcher”.
- Also known as
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- The Watcher
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Movies Like The McGuffin
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including The Double McGuffin, Hitched and Hidden Homicide.
The McGuffin FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The McGuffin, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The McGuffin?
The McGuffin runs 2 hours (120 minutes).
When was The McGuffin released?
The McGuffin was released on January 12, 1986.
Who directed The McGuffin?
The McGuffin was directed by Colin Bucksey.
More films by Colin Bucksey Who is in the cast of The McGuffin?
The McGuffin stars Charles Dance as Paul Hatcher, Anna Massey as Nina and Mark Rylance as Gavin, among 12 credited actors.
Does The McGuffin have a post-credit scene?
No. The McGuffin has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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