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Nigel Patrick
Henry Clitterbern
Charles Coburn
Uncle George Clitterbern
Wendy Hiller
Edith Clitterbern
Katie Johnson
Alice
Anthony Newley
Edward
Athene Seyler
Grannie (Victoria Clitterbern)
Noel Hood
Aunt Marjorie
Kenneth Fortescue
Albert Clitterbern
Paddy Webster
Constance Clitterbern
Michael Caine
Gilrony
Trevor Reid
Inspector
Cyril Luckham
Coroner
Johnson Bayly
Radio Officer
Martin Boddey
Police Sergeant
Kevin Stoney
Bar Steward
Anthony Shaw
Colonial Type
Ian Wilson
Postman
Jack Mandeville
Reporter at Inquest (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 25, 1957
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Nigel Patrick
- Screenplay & Story
- John Paxton
- Original Score
- Kenneth V. Jones
- Original Title
- How to Murder a Rich Uncle
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 19m
- Production Studios
- Warwick Film Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Nigel Patrick
John Paxton, Didier Daix
Kenneth V. Jones
Ted Moore
Albert R. Broccoli
Department Leadership Roster
Nigel Patrick
Director
John Paxton
Screenplay
Kenneth V. Jones
Original Music Composer
Ted Moore
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About How to Murder a Rich Uncle
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is How to Murder a Rich Uncle about?
A broke British nobleman targets his Canadian uncle, but other relatives get in the way.
Who directed How to Murder a Rich Uncle?
How to Murder a Rich Uncle was directed by Nigel Patrick.
Who stars in How to Murder a Rich Uncle?
The principal cast of How to Murder a Rich Uncle includes Nigel Patrick, Charles Coburn, Wendy Hiller, Katie Johnson, Anthony Newley.
When was How to Murder a Rich Uncle released and how long is it?
How to Murder a Rich Uncle was released in 1957 with a total runtime of 1h 19m.
Who composed the musical score for How to Murder a Rich Uncle?
The original motion picture soundtrack for How to Murder a Rich Uncle was composed by Kenneth V. Jones.
What is the age rating and content advisory for How to Murder a Rich Uncle?
How to Murder a Rich Uncle holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).