Murder Most Foul (1964)

NR03/01/1964Comedy, Crime, Drama, Mystery, Thriller1h 30m
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New misdeeds are afoot afoot the footlights!

Overview

A murderer is brought to court and only Miss Marple is unconvinced of his innocence. Once again she begins her own investigation.

Top Billed Cast

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    Margaret Rutherford

    Miss Jane Marple

  2. Cast 1

    Ron Moody

    H. Driffold Cosgood

  3. Cast 1

    Charles Tingwell

    Inspector Craddock

  4. Cast 1

    Andrew Cruickshank

    Justice Crosby

  5. Cast 1

    Megs Jenkins

    Gladys Thomas

  6. Cast 1

    Ralph Michael

    Ralph Summers

  7. Cast 1

    James Bolam

    Bill Hanson

  8. Cast 1

    Stringer Davis

    Jim Stringer

  9. Cast 1

    Francesca Annis

    Sheila Upward

Margaret Rutherford and a superbly theatrical Ron Moody star in this murder-mystery caper about a murder of "Mrs. McGinty". "Miss Marple" is seconded onto the jury but is unconvinced by the police evidence against their alleged perpetrator - the lodger - and off she sets on her own trail of detection that involves her taking up a role with a local drama troupe headed by Moody. This features a solid ensemble cast delivering a mystery about wax, hot irons, crispy one pound notes and some bobbing about in a humorous and delightful manner. Nothing too onerous, and it takes a fun swipe at the ways ...