
The List of Adrian Messenger
The most bizarre murder mystery ever conceived!
Directed by John Huston
Produced by Joel Productions
A clever, mid-century British mystery thriller built on disguises and secrets, where a former spy must uncover a killer's identity by tracking down mysterious names on a list.
Adrian Messenger, a famous writer, asks his friend Anthony Gethryn, a former British agent, to help him investigate the whereabouts of the people who appear on a list, without asking him the reason why he should do so.
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Is The List of Adrian Messenger scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 67% of films.
Is The List of Adrian Messenger sad? Not especially. Less sad than 67% of films.
Is The List of Adrian Messenger easy watching? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
Does The List of Adrian Messenger end with hope? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
Is The List of Adrian Messenger violent? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
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