Family Plot
“There's no body in the family plot.”
Synopsis
Spiritualist Blanche Tyler and her cab-driving boyfriend encounter a pair of serial kidnappers while trailing a missing heir in California.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Joe Dante on FAMILY PLOT
Type: Featurette • Published 2014-01-24
Top Cast
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Barbara Harris
Blanche Tyler
Bruce Dern
George Lumley
Karen Black
Fran
William Devane
Arthur Adamson
Ed Lauter
Joseph Maloney
Cathleen Nesbitt
Julia Rainbird
Katherine Helmond
Mrs. Maloney
Warren J. Kemmerling
Hank Granderson
Edith Atwater
Mrs. Clay
William Prince
Bishop Wood
Nicholas Colasanto
Victor Constantine
Marge Redmond
Mrs. Vera Hannagan
John Steadman
Old Man in Cemetery
John Lehne
Andy Bush
Charles Tyner
Wheeler
Alexander Lockwood
Parson
Martin West
Floyd Sanger
Alfred Hitchcock
Silhouette at Office of Vital Statistics (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Cannes Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
April 9, 1976
Wide Cinema Exhibition
January 15, 2001
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$4.5M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$13.2M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
2.93x
+$8.7M net gain
Theatrical Status
Profitable
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alfred Hitchcock
- Screenplay & Story
- Ernest Lehman
- Original Score
- John Williams
- Original Title
- Family Plot
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 0m
- Production Budget
- $4.5M
- Worldwide Gross
- $13.2M
- Production Studios
- Universal Pictures, Alfred J. Hitchcock Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alfred Hitchcock
Ernest Lehman, Victor Canning
John Williams
Leonard J. South
J. Terry Williams
Alfred Hitchcock
Department Leadership Roster
Ernest Lehman
Screenplay
Henry Bumstead
Production Design
Leonard J. South
Director of Photography
Edith Head
Costume Design
Alfred Hitchcock
Director
Alfred Hitchcock
Producer
John Williams
Original Music Composer
J. Terry Williams
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.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Family Plot
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Family Plot about?
Spiritualist Blanche Tyler and her cab-driving boyfriend encounter a pair of serial kidnappers while trailing a missing heir in California.
Who directed Family Plot?
Family Plot was directed by Alfred Hitchcock.
Who stars in Family Plot?
The principal cast of Family Plot includes Barbara Harris, Bruce Dern, Karen Black, William Devane, Ed Lauter.
When was Family Plot released and how long is it?
Family Plot was released in 1976 with a total runtime of 2h 0m.
What was the box office and production budget of Family Plot?
Family Plot had a reported production budget of $4.5M and grossed $13.2M at the worldwide box office (2.93 return on budget, classified as a commercial hit).
Who composed the musical score for Family Plot?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Family Plot was composed by John Williams.
Is Family Plot based on a book or true story?
Family Plot is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Victor Canning".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Family Plot?
Family Plot holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.).