The Mirror Crack'd
Seen it?1980 | 105 min | Mystery, Crime, Thriller
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
It's still drawing plenty of interest, but a lukewarm 6.1 out of 10 from audiences and soft box office held it back. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for crime fans and anyone who likes to be kept guessing. If you loved L.A. Confidential or The Naked City, start here.
- The mood
- Tense, gritty.
- The pace
- Fast-moving, at 1 hr 45 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG. Worth a look first if you have very young kids.
Jane Marple solves the mystery when a local woman is poisoned and a visiting movie star seems to have been the intended victim.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
62% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesBelow par
6.1 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$11 million worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 121K people sought it out in the past year, and interest is climbing
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Guy Hamilton
- Angela LansburyMiss Marple
- Geraldine ChaplinElla Zielinsky
- Tony CurtisMartin N. Fenn
- Edward FoxInspector Craddock
- Rock HudsonJason Rudd
- Kim NovakLola Brewster
- Elizabeth TaylorMarina Rudd
- Wendy MorganCherry
- Margaret CourtenayMrs. Bantry
- Charles GrayBates, The Butler