How to Murder a Rich Uncle

How to Murder a Rich Uncle is a 1957 British black comedy film directed by Nigel Patrick and starring Patrick, Wendy Hiller, Charles Coburn and Anthony Newley. It was based on the play Il faut tuer Julie by Didier Daix.

Plot
The film's story follows a man who plans to murder his wealthy Uncle George.

Cast

 * Nigel Patrick – Henry
 * Charles Coburn – Uncle George
 * Wendy Hiller – Edith Clitterburn
 * Katie Johnson – Alice
 * Anthony Newley – Edward
 * Athene Seyler – Grannie
 * Kenneth Fortescue – Albert
 * Paddy Webster – Constance
 * Michael Caine – Gilrony
 * Trevor Reid – Inspector Harris
 * Cyril Luckham – Coroner
 * Johnson Bayly – Radio Officer
 * Martin Boddey – Police Sergeant
 * Kevin Stoney – Bar Steward
 * Anthony Shaw – Colonial
 * Ian Wilson – Postman

Production
The film was known as Uncle George and The Death of Uncle George. It was written for the screen by John Paxton who had written A Prize of Gold for Warwick. Filming started 2 January 1957. It was Patrick's first film as director although he had directed for the stage.