Family Plot (1976)
Genre: Comedy / Thriller
Duration: 120 minuten
Country:
United States
Directed by: Alfred Hitchcock
Stars: Karen Black, Bruce Dern and Barbara Harris
IMDb score:
6,8 (25.765)
Releasedate: 9 April 1976
Family Plot plot
"There’s no body in the family plot."
Fake medium Blanche is hired by a rich old lady to find her adopted nephew. The lady has developed a conscience and wants to include the missing family member in her will. Blanche is assisted by her boyfriend and taxi driver George who plays detective in his spare time. Meanwhile, another couple successfully kidnap rich and famous people, who are given their freedom in exchange for special jewels. It doesn't take long for the paths and stories of both couples to cross. Hitchcock's last movie.
Actors and actresses
Blanche Tyler
George Lumley
Fran
Arthur Adamson
Joseph Maloney
Julia Rainbird
Mrs. Maloney
Hank Granderson
Mrs. Clay
Bishop Wood
Reviews & comments
Perry Meer
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- 271 messages
- 325 votes
The first hour was not really interesting, especially the spiritual scenes I found long-winded, then the film started running and I became curious about the course. It is never really exciting, a sweet villain film.
IH88
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- 9438 messages
- 3155 votes
“Isn't it touching how a perfect murder has kept our friendship alive all these years.”
One of Hitchcock's last films. And the old master shows that he hasn't forgotten it yet. The beginning of Family Plot is a bit muddled, and introducing both couples takes a bit of time. But Harris, Dern, Devane and Black are on a roll, and after the storylines come together there's more focus and especially more tension. In the final section, everything that makes Hitchcock so fascinating as a director comes together. Tension, humor, crime and of course Hitchcock's signature twist/MacGuffin.
Don Homer
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- 510 messages
- 1297 votes
Hitchcock's last film. A drama film with humorous elements. Certainly not his best film, but as usual he easily maintains the tension throughout the film. In addition, there are all kinds of funny and beautiful details to admire, such as (sexual) puns, a silhouette of Hitchcock (late in the film) and references to earlier films (eg Bates street). The camera work is also good as usual. A young Bruce Dern plays a strong role (played more often under Hitchcock and after a long career also in 3 Tarantino's). Karen Black and William Decane (reminded me a bit of Jack Nicholson) also play very well.
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