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Binding: DVD
Format: NTSC
Label: Universal
Manufacturer: Universal
Publisher: Universal
Region Code: 1
Running Time: 98 minutes
Studio: Universal
Editorial Review:
Amazon.com:
John Huston was eager for a lightweight lark, and The List of Adrian Messenger was just the project he needed. Philip MacDonald's upper-crust British murder mystery allowed Huston to work close to his Irish estate, including fox hunting and quail shooting well suited to Huston's lord-of-the-manor lifestyle. The mystery itself is clever enough: As a former MI-5 agent, George C. Scott is lured into the case when writer Adrian Messenger (John Merivale) gives him a list of 11 names to investigate, just before Messenger is mysteriously killed. Scott combs for clues to connect the names, and the film's promotional gimmick--big-name stars disguised under Bud Westmore's expert makeup--kicks into gear. Thus you get Burt Lancaster, Robert Mitchum, Tony Curtis, Kirk Douglas, and Frank Sinatra, barely identifiable under layers of latex, and the mystery never suffers from this playful distraction. Huston enjoyed making this film (he makes a cameo appearance, and his son Tony plays a supporting role), and that pleasure is passed along to the viewer. --Jeff Shannon
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This is one of my favorite films. It is an excellent thriller/mystery in its own right, and it is made even more enjoyable by having the many stars in disguise in amusing cameos. Kirk Douglas gives an outstanding performance as the mass murderer. As one character quips about Douglas, "Evil exists. And he is evil." The musical score of the film is unforgetable. All in all, a wonderful movie. So, why isn't it on DVD????
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I enjoyed this old movie. It had lots of twists and turns to keep you guessing and the all star cast didn't hurt. I would enjoy watching this one again.
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Not only is this a mystery BUT, the additional mystery in the film is who is playing what part. There are several well known performers in thie film however, you cannot tell who they are since they play their parts in disguise. You may to watch it more than once to get the full flavor of the story and make the connection between the English and the American pronounciations. I first viewed this film over 35 years ago and it has stayed with me all this time. That should give you a good idea of how ... Read More
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An old movie but a great movie. Many appearances are not what they seem. I searched for this movie for years & am happy to finally have it in my library. If you like old movies & these actors then you must see this movie.
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I just looked on Amazon UK and this movie is being released on DVD for Region 2 March 17th 2008. Hopefully we will have it soon.
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