Themes: Murder Investigations, Inheritance at Stake, Amateur Sleuths
Main Cast: Cliff De Young, Ashley Peldon, Ray Walston, Sally Kirkland, Diane Ladd
Release Year: 1997
Country: US
Run Time: 95 minutes
Plot
Based on the acclaimed children's book The Westing Game, the movie version of this tale, Get a Clue!, draws young viewers into the strange mysteries encountered by 13-year-old "Turtle" Wexler. After moving into a new town, Turtle learns the house next door is the notoriously haunted Westin mansion. Discovering the body of the dead millionaire, the spunky Turtle attempts to solve the case in hopes of receiving a $20 million reward. The live-action adventure stars Ashley Peldon, Diane Ladd, Sally Kirkland, and Ray Walston. ~ Sally Barber, All Movie Guide
