The Clown Murders(1976)
It started as a joke...
The Clown Murders Synopsis
A group of young professionals decides to play a practical joke on one of their ex-girlfriends who married a rich man who is about to close a major real estate deal. They plan to kidnap her and mess up the deal. Unfortunately, the joke becomes deadly serious.
The Clown Murders (1976) is a drama, mystery, thriller and horror film directed by Martyn Burke, released on September 17, 1976 with a runtime of 1h 36m. It stars Stephen Young, Susan Keller, Lawrence Dane and John Candy. Viewers rate it 4.7 out of 10 across 3 ratings.
- Director:
- Martyn Burke
- Writers:
- Martyn Burke
- Producers:
- Christopher Dalton
- Cinematographer:
- Dennis Miller
- Composer:
- John Mills-Cockell
- Production:
- Magnum Films
- Status:
- Released
The Clown Murders (1976) Trailer
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The Clown Murders Cast & Crew
Main cast
Stephen Young
as Charlie
- Susan Keller
Susan Keller
as Alison
Lawrence Dane
as Philip
John Candy
as Ollie
Gary Reineke
as Rosie
- John Bayliss
John Bayliss
as Peter
Al Waxman
as Police Sergeant
- Michael Magee
Michael Magee
as Compton
Cec Linder
as The Developer
- William Osler
William Osler
as Harrison
Philip Craig
as Tom
- Glenn Ferrier
Glenn Ferrier
as Polo Player
Key crew
Directed by Martyn Burke, written by Martyn Burke, produced by Christopher Dalton.
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The Clown Murders Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 4.7/10 from 3 ratings.
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The Clown Murders – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Clown Murders online?
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The Clown Murders (1976) is available to stream on Artiflix. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Clown Murders?
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The main cast of The Clown Murders (1976) includes Stephen Young, Susan Keller, Lawrence Dane, John Candy and Gary Reineke. The film was directed by Martyn Burke. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Clown Murders released?
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The Clown Murders was released on September 17, 1976 and runs for 1h 36m.
Is The Clown Murders worth watching?
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The Clown Murders (1976) holds an average rating of 4.7 out of 10 from 3 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, mystery and thriller films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Clown Murders?
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Yes. The official The Clown Murders trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.