The Weekend Murders (1970): cast, story & where to watch
1970 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1970, The Weekend Murders is a thriller, crime and mystery film directed by Michele Lupo, running about 98 minutes. “At least they know the butler didn't do it...his was the FIRST BODY they found!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. An aristocratic English family gather for the reading of their father's will. The family are dismayed to find that everything has been left to Barbara, the deceased's favourite daughter. The butler is soon found stabbed to death and Sergeant Thorpe, the local bobby, telephones Scotland Yard for assistance. Inspector Grey arrives and he and Barbara narrowly escape being shot. Cousin Ted and his wife Pauline are both killed. Sergeant Thorpe recalls some photos which Ted asked to have developed...
Who’s in it. The Weekend Murders stars Anna Moffo as Barbara Worth, Ida Galli as Isabelle Carter, Gastone Moschin as Sgt. Aloisius Thorpe and Peter Baldwin as Anthony Carter, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, The Weekend Murders has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Weekend Murders page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Weekend Murders tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Weekend Murders (1970)?
- In GB, The Weekend Murders is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Weekend Murders worth watching?
- The Weekend Murders holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, crime and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Weekend Murders?
- The Weekend Murders stars Anna Moffo, Ida Galli, Gastone Moschin, Peter Baldwin and Lance Percival.
- When was The Weekend Murders released?
- The Weekend Murders was released in 1970, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.