Get a Clue (1997 film)

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Get a Clue
Also known asThe Westing Game
GenreFamily
Horror
Mystery
Based onThe Westing Game
by Ellen Raskin
Written byDylan Kelsey Hadley
Directed byTerence H. Winkless
StarringRay Walston
Ashley Peldon
Diane Ladd
Sally Kirkland
Cliff De Young
Theme music composerParmer Fuller
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
Production
ProducerJulie Corman
Production locationsMilwaukee, Wisconsin
Glendale, California
CinematographyKurt Brabbee
EditorJim Makiej
Running time95 minutes (approx.)
Production companiesHallmark Entertainment
Showtime
Showtime Pictures
Trinity Pictures
DistributorShowtime Networks
Release
Original networkShowtime
Picture formatColor
Audio formatUltra Stereo
Original releaseSeptember 14, 1997 (1997-09-14)

Get a Clue is a 1997 film based on the Newbery Medal-winning book The Westing Game.

The film draws young viewers into the strange mysteries encountered by 13-year-old Turtle Wexler and her sister, Angela Wexler. After moving into a new town, Turtle learns the house next door is the notoriously haunted Westing mansion. Discovering the body of the dead millionaire, Turtle attempts to solve the case in hopes of receiving a 20 million dollar reward. The live-action adventure stars Ashley Peldon, Diane Ladd, Sally Kirkland, and Ray Walston.

Cast[]

  • Ray Walston as Sandy McSouthers, Barney Northrup, Julian R. Eastman and Sam Westing
  • Ashley Peldon as Tabitha Ruth Wexler "Turtle" or "Alice" T.R
  • Diane Ladd as Berthe Erica Crow
  • Sally Kirkland as Sydelle Pulaski
  • Cliff De Young as Jake Wexler
  • Sandy Faison as Grace Wexler
  • June Christopher as Judge J.J. Ford
  • Lewis Arquette as Otis Amber
  • Diane Nadeau as Angela Wexler
  • Billy Morrissette as Ed Plum
  • Jim Lau as James Shin Hoo
  • Shane West as Chris
  • Ernest Liu as Doug Hoo

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