What Became of Jack and Jill? (1972): Cast & Plot
What Became of Jack and Jill? is a 1972 horror thriller directed by Bill Bain, starring Vanessa Howard as Jill Standish, Paul Nicholas and Mona Washbourne. It runs 1 hour 33 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 33m (93 min)
- Director
- Bill Bain
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Amicus Productions
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is What Became of Jack and Jill? About?
The premise of What Became of Jack and Jill? without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
The two protagonists travel to their grandmother’s home under the pretext of romance, but their true aim is to seize her inheritance. Rather than a simple push, they devise an intricate ruse, convincing her that a radical youth movement has seized England and intends to eliminate “old‑timers” like her, hoping fear will force her to hand over her money.
What Became of Jack and Jill? Themes & Keywords
· 24 tags- psychotronic film
- grandmother
- grandmother grandson relationship
- cemetery
- execution
- elderly abuse
- youth movement
- travel agent
- knife sharpening
- inheritance
- scheming relative
- psychological torment
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- door bell
- whittling
- sexual harassment
- cold hearted woman
- boyfriend girlfriend relationship
- day dreaming
- wedding ring
- will reading
- model making
- lady macbeth character
- based on novel
- character name in title
What Became of Jack and Jill? Cast & Characters
Vanessa Howard leads the cast as Jill Standish, with Paul Nicholas as Johnnie Tallent and Mona Washbourne as Gran Alice Tallent. Directed by Bill Bain; 11 actors are credited in all.
- Director Bill Bain
- Vanessa Howard as Jill Standish
- Paul Nicholas as Johnnie Tallent
- Mona Washbourne as Gran Alice Tallent
- Peter Jeffrey as Dr. Graham
Also Starring in What Became of Jack and Jill?
· 7 more- Peter Copley Dickson
- George Benson Vicar
- George A. Cooper Trouncer
- Angela Down Caller
- Lillias Walker Secretary
- Renee Roberts Neighbour
- Patricia Fuller Frankie
What Became of Jack and Jill? Plot Summary
What happens in What Became of Jack and Jill? from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Johnnie Tallent, Paul Nicholas, is a callous young man who lives with his elderly, invalid grandmother, Gran Alice Tallent, [Mona Washbourne]. He is lazy and unmotivated, spending most of his time taking care of her merely to stay in her good graces so that he can inherit her small fortune and valuable house after she dies. His life outside of Alice centers on his girlfriend Jill Standish, [Vanessa Howard], an even more callous travel agent who shares his mercenary outlook.
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What Became of Jack and Jill? Also Known As
Also known as “En busca de la muerte”.
- Also known as
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- En busca de la muerte
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Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Jack and Jill, Jack’s Back and Jack Be Nimble.
What Became of Jack and Jill? FAQ: Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of What Became of Jack and Jill?, each answered in a sentence.
How long is What Became of Jack and Jill??
What Became of Jack and Jill? runs 1 hour 33 minutes (93 minutes).
When was What Became of Jack and Jill? released?
What Became of Jack and Jill? was released on June 16, 1972.
Who directed What Became of Jack and Jill??
What Became of Jack and Jill? was directed by Bill Bain.
Who is in the cast of What Became of Jack and Jill??
What Became of Jack and Jill? stars Vanessa Howard as Jill Standish, Paul Nicholas as Johnnie Tallent and Mona Washbourne as Gran Alice Tallent, among 11 credited actors.
Does What Became of Jack and Jill? have a post-credit scene?
No. What Became of Jack and Jill? has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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