The Double McGuffin
1979, English. Directed by Joe Camp.
It’s all about getting away with murder!
Some school kids stumble across a briefcase full of money, when they go back for it, they find a body instead. When they bring the police, neither is there, and the police refuses to believe them. Later they discover both were part of an assassination plot. Now they have to figure out how to stop the plot and put the bad guys in jail.
- Runtime
- 1h 41m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
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Cast & crew
- Joe CampDirector
- Ernest BorgnineFirat
- George KennedyChief Talasek
- Elke SommerPrime Minister Kura
- Lisa WhelchelJody
- Vincent SpanoFoster (as Vinnie Spano)
- Lori LivelyMichelle Carter (as Lori Lynn Lively)
- Orson WellesNarrator (voice)
- Ed JonesAssassin #1
- Lyle AlzadoAssassin #2
- Michael GerardArthur
- Greg HodgesHomer
- Dion PrideSpecks
Details
- Released
- 1 June 1979
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Joe Camp, Richard Baker
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The Double McGuffin: quick answers
Is The Double McGuffin worth watching?
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How long is The Double McGuffin?
The Double McGuffin runs 101 minutes (1h 41m).
Does The Double McGuffin have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Double McGuffin. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Double McGuffin parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Double McGuffin is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is The Double McGuffin on?
The Double McGuffin isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 1 June 1979. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Double McGuffin?
If you liked The Double McGuffin, try The Limits of Control, Thirteen at Dinner, Overdrive.
Who directed The Double McGuffin?
The Double McGuffin (1979) was directed by Joe Camp and stars Ernest Borgnine, George Kennedy, Elke Sommer.