Get a Clue (1997 film)
| Get a Clue | |
|---|---|
| Format |
Family Mystery |
| Directed by | Terence H. Winkless |
| Produced by | Julie Corman |
| Written by | Dylan Kelsey Hadley |
| Based on |
The Westing Game by Ellen Raskin |
| Starring |
Ray Walston Ashley Peldon Diane Ladd Sally Kirkland Cliff De Young |
| Music by | Parmer Fuller |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Original channel | Showtime |
| Release date | September 14, 1997 |
| Running time | 95 minutes (approx.) |
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" Wexler 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 Bertha 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 Theodorakis
- Ernest Liu as Doug Hoo
- Taylor Lautner as Theo Theodorakis