The List of Adrian Messenger
The List of Adrian Messenger (1963) is a mystery, directed by John Huston. It stars George C. Scott and Kirk Douglas. The 99-minute film holds an audience score of 6.7/10.
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What The List of Adrian Messenger Is About
The List of Adrian Messenger's famous gimmick has Kirk Douglas, Tony Curtis, Robert Mitchum, Burt Lancaster, and Frank Sinatra appearing in heavy makeup for hidden cameos, challenging the audience to identify them. At the film's end, Douglas stops the camera and says "that's the end of the picture, but not the end of the mystery," and the actors remove their masks to reveal themselves. Only Curtis, Mitchum, and Douglas actually performed in the film's main body; Lancaster's and Sinatra's disguised roles were played by uncredited stand-ins, with the two stars appearing on camera only for the final unmasking scene. Who it's for: anyone curious about an unusual mystery film where five major stars hid under heavy makeup, turning the ending into a guessing game. Who it's not for: viewers assuming every cameo was performed by the star themselves, since some were played by stand-ins.
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What is The List of Adrian Messenger about?
The List of Adrian Messenger's famous gimmick has Kirk Douglas, Tony Curtis, Robert Mitchum, Burt Lancaster, and Frank Sinatra appearing in heavy makeup for hidden cameos, challenging the audience to identify them. At the film's end, Douglas stops the camera and says "that's the end of the picture, but not the end of the mystery," and the actors remove their masks to reveal themselves.
Where can I watch The List of Adrian Messenger?
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How long is The List of Adrian Messenger?
The List of Adrian Messenger runs for 99 minutes (1h 39m).
When did The List of Adrian Messenger come out?
The List of Adrian Messenger was released in 1963.
Who directed The List of Adrian Messenger?
The List of Adrian Messenger was directed by John Huston.
Who stars in The List of Adrian Messenger?
The List of Adrian Messenger stars George C. Scott, Kirk Douglas, Dana Wynter, Clive Brook.
What is The List of Adrian Messenger's rating?
The List of Adrian Messenger holds 6.8/10 on IMDb and 6.7/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 67 out of 100.
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