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The McGuffin

The McGuffin

19862h
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Status

Released

Release

1986

Runtime

2h

Storyline

"From Voyeur To Victim...."

Paul Hatcher has a habit of spying on the neighbors across the way, something that gets him into deep trouble. Hatcher is a movie critic, and for awhile it looks like his main problem is keeping reality and the silver screen separate. But then a double murder occurs across the street after some mobsters cannot find an incriminating negative. After Hatcher discovers where the negative is hidden, he is bumped to the top on the assassins' hit list.

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Details

Status
Released
Runtime
2h
Jan 12, 1986
Languages
English
Director
Colin Bucksey
Colin Bucksey
Production
BBC
BBC
Production Countries
United Kingdom

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