

The Clown Murders
1976-09-17 · 96 min · ★ 4.7
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.
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- Directors
- Martyn Burke
- Production companies
- Magnum Films
- Countries
- Canada
- Status
- Released
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Stephen YoungCharlie
Lawrence DanePhilip
John CandyOllie
Gary ReinekeRosie
Al WaxmanPolice Sergeant
Cec LinderThe Developer
Philip CraigTom
Kay HawtreyGas Station AttendantTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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