Get a Clue (1997 film)

Get a Clue
Also known as	The Westing Game
Genre	Family Horror Mystery
Based on	The Westing Game by Ellen Raskin
Written by	Dylan Kelsey Hadley
Directed by	Terence H. Winkless
Starring	Ray Walston Ashley Peldon Diane Ladd Sally Kirkland Cliff De Young
Theme music composer	Parmer Fuller
Country of origin	United States
Original language	English
Production
Producer	Julie Corman
Production locations	Milwaukee, Wisconsin Glendale, California
Cinematography	Kurt Brabbee
Editor	Jim Makiej
Running time	95 minutes (approx.)
Production companies	Hallmark Entertainment Showtime Showtime Pictures Trinity Pictures
Original release
Network	Showtime
Release	September 14, 1997 (1997-09-14)

Get a Clue is a 1997 film based on the Newbery Medal-winning book The Westing Game.

The film draws young viewers into the strange mysteries encountered by 13-year-old Turtle and her sister, Angela Wexler. After moving into a new town, Turtle learns the house next door is the notoriously haunted Westing mansion. Discovering the body of the dead millionaire, Turtle attempts to solve the case in hopes of receiving a 20 million dollar reward. The live-action adventure stars Ashley Peldon, Diane Ladd, Sally Kirkland, and Ray Walston.

Cast

• Ray Walston as Sandy McSouthers, Barney Northrup, Julian R. Eastman and Sam Westing
• Ashley Peldon as Tabitha Ruth Wexler "Turtle" or "Alice" T.R
• Diane Ladd as Berthe Erica Crow
• Sally Kirkland as Sydelle Pulaski
• Cliff De Young as Jake Wexler
• Sandy Faison as Grace Wexler
• June Christopher as Judge J.J. Ford
• Lewis Arquette as Otis Amber
• Diane Nadeau as Angela Wexler
• Billy Morrissette as Ed Plum
• Jim Lau as James Shin Hoo
• Shane West as Chris
• Ernest Liu as Doug Hoo

Reception

Tony Scott of Variety called the film a "satisfactory kid-pleaser" and an "intricate, complex romp whose outre characters and labyrinthine plot could use polishing".[1] Sharon Johnson of The Patriot-News called it a "rip-off" and wrote that "this overly long, not very involving mystery isn't much of a movie."[2]

References

1. "The Westing Game". Variety. September 11, 1997. Retrieved September 22, 2024.
2. Johnson, Sharon (September 14, 1997). "Young viewers will see through 'mystery'". The Patriot-News. Retrieved September 22, 2024.

External links

• Get a Clue at IMDb