The Double McGuffin
“It’s all about getting away with murder!”
Synopsis
Some school kids stumble across a briefcase full of money, when they go back for it, they find a body instead. When they bring the police, neither is there, and the police refuses to believe them. Later they discover both were part of an assassination plot. Now they have to figure out how to stop the plot and put the bad guys in jail.
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Ernest Borgnine
Firat
George Kennedy
Chief Talasek
Elke Sommer
Prime Minister Kura
Lisa Whelchel
Jody
Vincent Spano
Foster (as Vinnie Spano)
Lori Lively
Michelle Carter (as Lori Lynn Lively)
Orson Welles
Narrator (voice)
Ed Jones
Assassin #1
Lyle Alzado
Assassin #2
Michael Gerard
Arthur
Greg Hodges
Homer
Dion Pride
Specks
Jeff Nicholson
Billy Ray
Rod Browning
Moras
Daniel G. Albright
Policeman at Nightdesk
Joe Camp
Newsstand Operator
Don Reddy
Newsstand Customer
Cyrus Newitt
Policeman
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 1, 1979
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Joe Camp
- Screenplay & Story
- Joe Camp
- Original Score
- Euel Box
- Original Title
- The Double McGuffin
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 41m
- Production Studios
- Mulberry Square Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Joe Camp
Joe Camp, Richard Baker
Euel Box
Don Reddy
Steve R. Moore, Leon Seith
Joe Camp
Department Leadership Roster
Joe Camp
Director
Joe Camp
Producer
Don Reddy
Director of Photography
Steve R. Moore
Editor
Leon Seith
Editor
Joe Camp
Screenplay
Euel Box
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Double McGuffin
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What is The Double McGuffin about?
Some school kids stumble across a briefcase full of money, when they go back for it, they find a body instead. When they bring the police, neither is there, and the police refuses to believe them. Later they discover both were part of an assassination plot. Now they have to figure out how to stop the plot and put the bad guys in jail.
Who directed The Double McGuffin?
The Double McGuffin was directed by Joe Camp.
Who stars in The Double McGuffin?
The principal cast of The Double McGuffin includes Ernest Borgnine, George Kennedy, Elke Sommer, Lisa Whelchel, Vincent Spano.
When was The Double McGuffin released and how long is it?
The Double McGuffin was released in 1979 with a total runtime of 1h 41m.
Who composed the musical score for The Double McGuffin?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Double McGuffin was composed by Euel Box.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Double McGuffin?
The Double McGuffin holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).