Miss Marple: The Mirror Crack'd from Side to Side

A town busybody is poisoned at a busy reception in the home of famous film star Marina Gregg. The poisoned drink seemed intended for Marina, but Miss Marple is not so sure. She sets out to discover the true identity of the killer before he or she can strike again.

Cast

Joan Hickson

as Miss Marple

Claire Bloom

as Marina Gregg

Barry Newman

as Jason Rudd

Norman Rodway

as Dr. Gilchrist

John Cassady

as Giuseppe Murano

David Horovitch

as Superintendent Slack

John Castle

as Detective Inspector Craddock

Ian Brimble

as Sergeant Lake

Gwen Watford

as Mrs. Dolly Bantry

Judy Cornwell

as Heather Badcock

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