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What Became of Jack and Jill? (1972)

Name: What Became of Jack and Jill?
Director: Bill Bain
Genre: Crime, House, Misterio, Suspense
Released: 1972
Duration: 93 min
Cast: Vanessa Howard, Mona Washbourne, Paul Nicholas, George Benson, Peter Copley

1972 · Bill Bain · 93 min · United Kingdom · Edited by 1

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Two young people plot to get their hands on grannie's money, but rather than simply pushing her down the stairs they hatch an elaborate plot to convince her that radical youth have taken over England are planning to do away with "oldies" like her.

A 1972 title built around Crime, House and Misterio. Directed by Bill Bain.

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What Became of Jack and Jill? (1972)

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