The McGuffin_
"From Voyeur To Victim...."
Paul Hatcher has a habit of spying on the neighbors across the way, something that gets him into deep trouble. Hatcher is a movie critic, and for awhile it looks like his main problem is keeping reality and the silver screen separate. But then a double murder occurs across the street after some mobsters cannot find an incriminating negative. After Hatcher discovers where the negative is hidden, he is bumped to the top on the assassins' hit list.
Director
Colin Bucksey
Starring
Charles Dance, Ann Todd, Mark Rylance
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Year context
The McGuffin was released 40 years ago in 1986.
The McGuffin is a Drama, Thriller, TV Movie film with a runtime of 2h 0m.
CAST (12)
CREW
Director
STUDIOS (1)
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
120 min (2h 0m)
Language
English
Country
Rating
6.0/10 (1 votes)
Popularity
5
IMDB
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is The McGuffin about?
Paul Hatcher has a habit of spying on the neighbors across the way, something that gets him into deep trouble. Hatcher is a movie critic, and for awhile it looks like his main problem is keeping reality and the silver screen separate. But then a double murder occurs across the street after some mobsters cannot find an incriminating negative. After Hatcher discovers where the negative is hidden, he is bumped to the top on the assassins' hit list.
How long is The McGuffin?
The McGuffin has a runtime of 120 minutes (2h 0m).
Who directed The McGuffin?
The McGuffin was directed by Colin Bucksey.
Who stars in The McGuffin?
The cast of The McGuffin includes Charles Dance, Ann Todd, Mark Rylance, Francis Matthews, Roger Lloyd Pack.
What is the rating of The McGuffin?
The McGuffin has a rating of 6.0 out of 10 based on 1 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (3)
Drama
Thriller
TV Movie