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Thriller/Black Comedy starring George C. Scott who must uncover the identity of a serial killer who is murdering the potential heirs to a family fortune.
A wonderful black comedy starring the likes of Tony Curtis, Frank Sinatra, Robert Mitchum, Burt Lancaster and Kirk Douglas.
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A series of apparently random accidents over several years are actually planned murders. A retired British intelligence agent (George C. Scott) begins to investigate the killings after given a list by Adrian Messenger (John Merivale) of the victims but, alas, Messenger himself becomes a victim. This B&W mystery shot in Ireland finds John Huston in a playful mood, apparently enjoying himself dipping into Agatha Christie territory. The film is burdened by an annoying gimmick however. Several well known actors are heavily disguised through out the film and part of the supposed fun is for the audience to decipher who they are playing. The film is a cheat in this regard however. While some actors (Kirk Douglas and Robert Mitchum, for example) are instantly recognizable even under the heavy make up others have their voice dubbed (like Frank Sinatra) to throw us off the scent and some (like Burt Lancaster) obviously didn't play the character they're credited with. But, Scott's lousy English accent aside, the other actors do quite well and the mystery is quite clever and there's a spirited Jerry Goldsmith score. The large cast includes Tony Curtis, Dana Wynter, Herbert Marshall, Gladys Cooper, Clive Brook, Marcel Dalio and the unappealing dullard, Jacques Roux.
The British In2Film import is a crist B&W transfer in its proper 1.85 aspect ratio.
The British In2Film import is a crist B&W transfer in its proper 1.85 aspect ratio.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
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I saw this B& W film when it first came out and its one of my favourites. It features many of the stars of the fifties and sixties in various diguises leaving you to guess who they are. A couple are fairly obvious. The villian Kirk Douglas is suitably charming when not in disguise and suitable sinister and creepy looking when he is. A lot of supposed accidents turn out to be murders resulting in a really exciting climax during a fox hunt at the end of the film. The theme music is pretty creepy too!
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
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I saw this film many years ago and bought it to add to my collection of old movies. It stands the test of time and if anything is better than I recalled. It has transferred to dvd very well, some are not as good quality. I am delighted with it and would reccomend it to anyone who has never heard of it.
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A favourite movie from childhood
I saw this movie many years ago and never forgot it. When I saw that it was available on DVD, I just had to have it, and it's just as much fun to watch now as it was years ago. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Rosewillow Bee
classic little gem.
i first watched this film in 1963, and have watched it again recently, i found it to be very very enjoyable.
Published 5 months ago by ernie
Golden Oldie
Really enjoyed this! Avant garde for its time. Good picture quality. A family thriller with some twists. Can't go wrong with this one.
Published 8 months ago by Karen Wilson
Absorbing
What a wonderful movie - full of twists and turns - rather in the Agatha Christie mould. We really enjoyed watching this one - something to be said for the old movies and the... Read more
Published 18 months ago by Kit Carson
THE LIST OF ADRIAN MESSENGER
THIS MOVIES IS VERY GOOD AND A GOOD LOT OF FAMOUS ACTORS. IT IS WORTH BUYING FOR THE STORY AND THE ACTORS THE PRINT IS VERY GOOD AND THE SOUND . Read more
Published 18 months ago by Mr. W. ROGERS
Underrated 60's Thriller
I recalled seeing this film several times on tv in the 70's and 80's and upon watching it again it was still as good. Read more
Published 18 months ago by Mr. D. J. Linnell
A thriller with a twist.
I have seen this film before, but not on a DVD. Kirk Douglas the principal actor (father of Michael) leads an impressive cast, barely recognisable at first, but seen clearly at the... Read more
Published 18 months ago by Mr. George T. Armson
A superior piece of hokum
Directed by the great John Huston it may be, but nobody would pretend that "The List of Adrian Messenger" is anything more than a superior piece of hokum. Read more
Published on 7 May 2010 by M. Joyce
An absolute beut..
A wonderful slice of nostalgia, a whodunnit par excellence! A who's who of major Hollywood stars from the 50's/60's. Read more
Published on 5 Dec 2009 by Mr. M. Field
Love it
I have always loved this movie and it is not available on DVD in the States. Luckily I have a player that will play Region 2.
Published on 3 July 2009 by J. Baybusky
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