The McGuffin

Overview

Paul Hatcher has a habit of spying on the neighbors across the way, something that gets him into deep trouble. Hatcher is a movie critic, and for awhile it looks like his main problem is keeping reality and the silver screen separate. But then a double murder occurs across the street after some mobsters cannot find an incriminating negative. After Hatcher discovers where the negative is hidden, he is bumped to the top on the assassins' hit list.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

January 12, 1986

Original language

English

Spoken languages

English

Countries

United Kingdom

Production

BBC

Cast

Mark Rylance,Anna Massey,Jerry Stiller,Phyllis Logan,Stephen Lewis,Chris Langham,Ann Todd,Mark Burdis,Brian Glover,Charles Danceand 2 more

Director

Colin Bucksey

Writer

Michael Thomas,John Bowen

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

IMDb

tt0089570