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Uncovered (1994): Cast

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Uncovered is a 1994 thriller directed by Jim McBride, starring Kate Beckinsale as Julia, Michael Gough and John Wood. It is partly based on The Flanders Panel by Arturo Pérez-Reverte and Margaret Jull Costa. It runs 1 hour 52 minutes.

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Uncovered (1994) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 52m (112 min)
Director
Jim McBride
Genre
Thriller
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Uncovered About?

The premise of Uncovered without spoilers, adapted from The Flanders Panel by Arturo Pérez-Reverte and Margaret Jull Costa.

While restoring a fifteenth‑century painting, Julia discovers a hidden Latin phrase that hints at a dark secret. As a string of murders erupts among the tight‑knit circle of art experts, patrons and restorers, she realizes the painting’s enigma is woven into the motives behind the killings, forcing her to decipher the clue before the body count rises.

Uncovered Themes & Keywords

· 50 tags
  • chess
  • restoration of painting
  • teacher student relationship
  • art
  • restoration
  • investigation
  • private investigation
  • cold case
  • painting
  • inheritance
  • murder
  • medieval times
+38 more
  • barcelona spain
  • based on novel
  • female armpit hair
  • gay friend
  • cunnilingus
  • bra removing
  • breast suckling
  • female nudity
  • hirsute woman
  • brassiere
  • visitor
  • visit
  • painting restoration
  • kissing someone's hand
  • man kissing a woman's hand
  • female lead
  • projection
  • reading a magazine
  • man reading a magazine
  • cigarette smoking
  • barefoot female
  • cabriolet
  • chess game
  • wheelchair
  • wheelchair user
  • wheelchair bound man
  • man in a wheelchair
  • shared cigarette
  • long haired male
  • nude corpse
  • discovering a dead body
  • finding a dead body
  • finding a dead body in a shower
  • hairy chested male
  • hairy chest
  • bare chested male
  • male star appears shirtless
  • implied male nudity
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Cast & crew

Uncovered Cast & Characters

Kate Beckinsale leads the cast as Julia, with Michael Gough as Don Manuel and John Wood as Cesar. Directed by Jim McBride; 10 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in Uncovered

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From the director

More from Jim McBride

More films directed by Jim McBride, best-rated first: The Big Easy, Breathless, Great Balls of Fire! and Meat Loaf: To Hell and Back.

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Cars

Cars in Uncovered

8 cars on screen, including the 1991 Citroën XM and the 1987 Opel Kadett Cabriolet E.

All 8 cars
  • 1991 Citroën XM in Uncovered 1991 Citroën XM Important role
  • 1987 Opel Kadett Cabriolet E in Uncovered 1987 Opel Kadett Cabriolet E Important role
  • 1991 Mercedes-Benz 420 SE Stretched Limousine W126 in Uncovered 1991 Mercedes-Benz 420 SE Stretched Limousine W126 Minor role
  • 1987 Citroën BX in Uncovered 1987 Citroën BX Background role
Details

Uncovered Also Known As

13 alternative titles, including “La Tabla de Flandes” and “Geheimnisse”.

Also known as
  • La Tabla de Flandes
  • Geheimnisse
  • 古画之谜
  • Qui a tué le chevalier
  • Szachownica flamandzka
  • La tavola fiamminga
  • Фламандская доска
  • Lóhalálában
  • 步步杀机
  • 비밀의 그림
  • La taula de Flandes
  • Xeque-Mate
+1 more
  • Neotkriveno

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FAQ

Uncovered FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, the book behind it and post-credit scenes of Uncovered, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Uncovered?

Uncovered runs 1 hour 52 minutes (112 minutes).

When was Uncovered released?

Uncovered was released on May 1, 1994.

Who directed Uncovered?

Uncovered was directed by Jim McBride.

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Who is in the cast of Uncovered?

Uncovered stars Kate Beckinsale as Julia, Michael Gough as Don Manuel and John Wood as Cesar, among 10 credited actors.

Is Uncovered based on a book?

Yes. Uncovered is partly adapted from The Flanders Panel by Arturo Pérez-Reverte and Margaret Jull Costa.

Does Uncovered have a post-credit scene?

No. Uncovered has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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