Karen Black, Bruce Dern, Barbara Harris, William Devane. Originally released as a motion picture in 1976. Based on the novel: The rainbird pattern / by Victor Canning. Special features: Plotting Family plot, a documentary on the making of the film featuring interviews with Bruce Dern, Karen Black, William Devane, John Williams and Pat Hitchcock O'Connell; storyboards; production photographs; production notes; theatrical trailers.
Summary:
In his final picture, Hitchcock weaves together suspense and humor in this tongue-in-cheek thriller about a wealthy woman who innocently hires a phony psychic to find her missing heir, a nephew given up for adoption. The psychic and her fellow con artist cross paths with another criminal couple who are involved in kidnapping for ransom. The unforgettable all-star cast contributes to an enthralling merry-go-round of mayhem, mystery and murder.
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