Get a Clue is a 1997 live-action film based on the Newbery Medal-winning book The Westing Game.
The film draws young viewers into the strange mysteries encountered by 13-year-old Turtle and her sister, Angela Wexler. After moving into a new town, Turtle learns the house next door is the notoriously haunted Westing mansion. Discovering the body of the dead millionaire, Turtle attempts to solve the case in hopes of receiving a $20 million reward. The adventure stars Ashley Peldon, Diane Ladd, Sally Kirkland, and Ray Walston.
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Cast
Ray Walston as Sandy McSouthers, Barney Northrup, Julian R. Eastman and Sam Westing
Ashley Peldon as Tabitha Ruth Wexler "Turtle" or "Alice" T.R
Diane Ladd as Berthe Erica Crow
Sally Kirkland as Sydelle Pulaski
Cliff De Young as Jake Wexler
Sandy Faison as Grace Wexler
June Christopher as Judge J.J. Ford
Lewis Arquette as Otis Amber
Diane Nadeau as Angela Wexler
Billy Morrissette as Ed Plum
Jim Lau as James Shin Hoo
Shane West as Chris
Ernest Liu as Doug Hoo
Reception
Tony Scott of Variety called the film a "satisfactory kid-pleaser" and an "intricate, complex romp whose outre characters and labyrinthine plot could use polishing". Sharon Johnson of The Patriot-News called it a "rip-off" and wrote that "this overly long, not very involving mystery isn't much of a movie."