The Spider's Web
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Synopsis
Mystery film based on an Agatha Christie play. An ambassador's wife must hide the corpse of her stepdaughter's unlikeable stepfather from her husband, who is bringing important visitors to their country home.
Top Cast
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Glynis Johns
Clarissa Hailsham-Brown
John Justin
Henry Hailsham-Brown
Jack Hulbert
Sir Rowland Delahaye
Cicely Courtneidge
Miss Peake
Ronald Howard
Jeremy
David Nixon
Elgin
Wendy Turner
Pippa
Basil Dignam
Hugo
Joan Sterndale-Bennett
Mrs. Elgin
Ferdy Mayne
Oliver
Peter Butterworth
Insp. Lord
Anton Rodgers
Sgt. Jones
Robert Raglan
Dr. Berry
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Godfrey Grayson
- Screenplay & Story
- Eldon Howard, Albert G. Miller, Agatha Christie
- Original Score
- Tony Crombie
- Original Title
- The Spider's Web
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Production Studios
- Danziger Productions Ltd.
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Godfrey Grayson
Eldon Howard, Albert G. Miller, Agatha Christie
Tony Crombie
James Wilson
Bill Lewthwaite
Edward J. Danziger, Harry Lee Danziger
Department Leadership Roster
Godfrey Grayson
Director
Eldon Howard
Writer
Albert G. Miller
Writer
Edward J. Danziger
Producer
Harry Lee Danziger
Producer
Tony Crombie
Original Music Composer
James Wilson
Director of Photography
Bill Lewthwaite
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Spider's Web
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Spider's Web about?
Mystery film based on an Agatha Christie play. An ambassador's wife must hide the corpse of her stepdaughter's unlikeable stepfather from her husband, who is bringing important visitors to their country home.
Who directed The Spider's Web?
The Spider's Web was directed by Godfrey Grayson.
Who stars in The Spider's Web?
The principal cast of The Spider's Web includes Glynis Johns, John Justin, Jack Hulbert, Cicely Courtneidge, Ronald Howard.
When was The Spider's Web released and how long is it?
The Spider's Web was released in 1960 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.
Who composed the musical score for The Spider's Web?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Spider's Web was composed by Tony Crombie.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Spider's Web?
The Spider's Web holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).