Based on the play by John Willard. Originally produced as a motion picture in 1978 by Grenadier Films. A remake of the 1939 Bob Hope classic with the comedic elements removed and the suspense heightened. Honor Blackman, Michael Callan, Edward Fox, Wendy Hiller, Olivia Hussey, Beatrix Lehmann, Carol Lynley, Daniel Massey, Peter McEnery, Wilfrid Hyde-White.
Summary:
On the 20th anniversary of an eccentric millionaire's death, friends and relatives are finally summoned to the reading of his will. When it is read by his attorney, the old man lets it be known how much he despised and loathed his worthless kin. As a result, his will is structured in such a way as to set up a dogfight between his potential heirs as to who will collect his fortune. Assembled for the occasion are pharmacist Harry Blythe, sportswoman Susan Sillsby, ex-flying ace Charlie Wilder, songwriter Paul Jones and a beautiful fashion designer, Annabelle West.
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