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Miss Marple: The Mirror Crack'd from Side to Side

Miss Marple: The Mirror Crack'd from Side to Side

Crime · Drama · TV Movie · 1992

A town busybody is poisoned at a busy reception in the home of famous film star Marina Gregg. The poisoned drink seemed intended for Marina, but Miss Marple is not so sure. She sets out to discover the true identity of the killer before he or she can strike again.

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Miss Marple: The Mirror Crack'd from Side to Side

1992 Crime · Drama · TV Movie 1h 46m

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7.4 / 10

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A town busybody is poisoned at a busy reception in the home of famous film star Marina Gregg. The poisoned drink seemed intended for Marina, but Miss Marple is not so sure. She sets out to discover the true identity of the killer before he or she can strike again.

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The people responsible.

Directed by

Norman Stone

Written by

T.R. Bowen

Joan Hickson

Joan Hickson

Miss Marple

Claire Bloom

Claire Bloom

Marina Gregg

Barry Newman

Barry Newman

Jason Rudd

Norman Rodway

Norman Rodway

Dr. Gilchrist

J

John Cassady

Giuseppe Murano

David Horovitch

David Horovitch

Superintendent Slack

John Castle

John Castle

Detective Inspector Craddock

Court is in session

Put Miss Marple: The Mirror Crack'd from Side to Side on trial.

Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.

The defence The Prestige Tourist

“Form is the argument.”

Every composed frame and deliberate cut is evidence that control can be thrilling in its own right.

The prosecution The Popcorn Loyalist

“Technique in search of a pulse.”

Immaculate construction is still construction. The film may be too busy proving its craft to feel alive.