Angela Lansbury stars as Miss Marple in ‘The Mirror Crack’d‘, with Elizabeth Taylor as Marina Rudd and Kim Novak as Lola Brewster. The 1980 film is based on Agatha Christie’s novel.
Main cast
- Miss Jane MarpleAngela LansburyMain
- Marina Rudd (née Gregg)Elizabeth TaylorMain
- Lola BrewsterKim NovakMain
- Jason RuddRock HudsonMain
- Marty N. FennTony CurtisMain
Supporting cast
- Inspector Dermot CraddockEdward FoxSupp
- Ella ZielinskyGeraldine ChaplinSupp
- Mrs. BantryMargaret CourtenaySupp
- Dr. HaydockCharles Lloyd PackSupp
- H.R. ‘Haig’ Haigh-BrownRichard PearsonSupp
- Arthur BadminNigel StockSupp
Guest & voice
- Heather BabcockMaureen BennettGuest
- VicarJohn GarrieGuest
- Lady AmandaPat NyeGuest
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About this cast
‘The Mirror Crack’d’ is a 1980 British mystery film directed by Guy Hamilton, based on Agatha Christie’s 1962 novel. The story sees amateur sleuth Miss Marple (Angela Lansbury) investigate a murder that occurs during the filming of a Hollywood period picture in a quiet English village. The film features an all-star cast including Elizabeth Taylor, Kim Novak, Rock Hudson, and Tony Curtis.
FAQs
Who plays Miss Marple in The Mirror Crack’d?
Angela Lansbury plays Miss Jane Marple in the 1980 film ‘The Mirror Crack’d’.
Who plays Marina Rudd in The Mirror Crack’d?
Elizabeth Taylor plays Marina Rudd (née Gregg), the fading Hollywood star at the centre of the mystery.
Is The Mirror Crack’d part of a series?
It is a standalone film, but it was the first of two Miss Marple films starring Angela Lansbury, followed by ‘The Mirror Crack’d’ (again, no—the second was not made; Lansbury also played Miss Marple in ‘The Mirror Crack’d’ only). Actually, it is the only Miss Marple film with Lansbury in the lead.
Who directed The Mirror Crack’d?
The film was directed by Guy Hamilton, known for several James Bond films.
What is the plot of The Mirror Crack’d?
During the filming of a historical epic in a English village, the star Marina Rudd dies after drinking a poisoned cocktail. Miss Marple investigates, uncovering a web of jealousy and secrets from the past.
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