Miss Marple: They Do It with Mirrors

1991 1h 40m EN

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6.9

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★6.9TMDB · 45

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Synopsis

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At the insistence of Ruth Van Rydock, an old schoolfriend who is convinced that there is something wrong, Miss Marple agrees to visit 'Stonygates', the country house of Ruth's sister.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Joan Hickson
Miss Marple
Jean Simmons
Carrie-Louise Serrocold
Joss Ackland
Lewis Serrocold
Faith Brook
Ruth van Rydock
Holly Aird
Gina Hudd
Todd Boyce
Walter Hudd
Tom Kerridge
Keithie
Gillian Barge
Mildred Strete

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Norman Stone
Writers: T.R. Bowen
Languages: English, German
Countries: United Kingdom, United States of America

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ERA

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35 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.

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2 / 8

WORLD

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Dialogue crosses 2 languages: English, German.

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3 / 8

WORLD

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International production across 2 countries: United Kingdom, United States of America.

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4 / 8

ERA

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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5 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Directed by Norman Stone, shot by John Walker. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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6 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Editor Bernard Ashby shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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7 / 8

CAST

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Joan Hickson and Jean Simmons and Joss Ackland carry the top of the cast.

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8 / 8

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0103078 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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The take

Norman Stone directs. John Walker behind the camera. Bernard Ashby cuts. Produced in United Kingdom, United States of America. Dialogue in English, German.

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135 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.
2Dialogue crosses 2 languages: English, German.
3International production across 2 countries: United Kingdom, United States of America.
4Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
5Directed by Norman Stone, shot by John Walker. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
6Editor Bernard Ashby shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
7Joan Hickson and Jean Simmons and Joss Ackland carry the top of the cast.
8IMDB entry: tt0103078 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
9Only 45 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.