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Get a Clue (1997 film)
Get a Clue is a 1997 film based on the Newbery Medal-winning book The Westing Game.
| Get a Clue | |
|---|---|
| Also known as | The West Game |
| Genre | Family Horror Mystery |
| Based on | The Westing Game by Ellen Raskin |
| Written by | Dylan Kelsey Hadley |
| Directed by | Terence H. Winkless |
| Starring | Ray Walston Ashley Peldon Diane Ladd Sally Kirkland Cliff De Young |
| Theme music composer | Parmer Fuller |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language | English |
| Production | |
| Producer | Julie Corman |
| Production locations | Milwaukee, Wisconsin Glendale, California |
| Cinematography | Kurt Brabbee |
| Editor | Jim Makiej |
| Running time | 95 minutes (approx.) |
| Production companies | Hallmark Entertainment Showtime Showtime Pictures Trinity Pictures |
| Distributor | Showtime Networks |
| Release | |
| Original network | Showtime |
| Picture format | Color |
| Audio format | Ultra Stereo |
| Original release | September 14, 1997 |
The film draws young viewers into the strange mysteries encountered by 13-year-old Cassie and her sister, Angela Wexler. After moving into a new town, Turtle learns the house next door is the notoriously haunted Westing mansion. Discovering the body of the dead millionaire, Turtle attempts to solve the case in hopes of receiving a 20 million dollar reward. The live-action adventure stars Ashley Peldon, Diane Ladd, Sally Kirkland, and Ray Walston.
Cast
- Ray Walston as Sandy McSouthers, Barney Northrup, Julian R. Eastman and Sam Westing
- Ashley Peldon as Tabitha Ruth Wexler "Turtle" or "Alice" T.R
- Diane Ladd as Berthe Erica Crow
- Sally Kirkland as Sydelle Pulaski
- Cliff De Young as Jake Wexler
- Sandy Faison as Grace Wexler
- June Christopher as Judge J.J. Ford
- Lewis Arquette as Otis Amber
- Diane Nadeau as Angela Wexler
- Billy Morrissette as Ed Plum
- Jim Lau as James Shin Hoo
- Shane West as Chris
- Ernest Liu as Doug Hoo
External links
- Get a Clue at IMDb