''Get a Clue'' is a 1997 film based on the

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-winning book ''

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''. The film draws young viewers into the strange mysteries encountered by 13-year-old Turtle Wexler 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 dollar reward. The live-action adventure stars

Ashley Peldon Ashley Peldon (born April 2, 1984) is an American actress, starting as a child actress, transitioning to adult roles, then primarily voice acting after 2008. She has many credits for screams provided for sound effects. Life and career Peldon an ...

, Diane Ladd,

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, and

Ray Walston Herman Raymond Walston (November 2, 1914 – January 1, 2001) was an American actor and comedian, well known as the title character on ''My Favorite Martian''. His other major film, television, and stage roles included Luther Billis (''South Paci ...

Cast

as Sandy McSouthers, Barney Northrup, Julian R. Eastman and Sam Westing *

as Tabitha Ruth Wexler "Turtle" or "Alice" T.R * Diane Ladd as Berthe Erica Crow *

as Sydelle Pulaski *

Cliff De Young Clifford Tobin DeYoung (born February 12, 1945)According to the State of California. ''California Birth Index, 1905-1995''. Center for Health Statistics, California Department of Health Services, Sacramento, California. At Ancestry.com is an Ame ...

as Jake Wexler *

Sandy Faison Sandra Faison (born September 16, 1950) is an American actress and singer. She became an acting teacher after her performing career. Career Acting In 1977, she made her Broadway debut as Grace Farrell, secretary to Daddy Warbucks, in '' Ann ...

as Grace Wexler * June Christopher as Judge J.J. Ford *

Lewis Arquette Lewis Michael Arquette (December 14, 1935 – February 10, 2001) was an American film actor, writer, and producer. Arquette was known for playing J.D. Pickett on the television series ''The Waltons'', on which he worked from 1978 to 1981. Life ...

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

External links

* Films based on children's books Films based on mystery novels Films based on American novels Films set in country houses 1997 films 1997 television films 1990s mystery films Films directed by Terence H. Winkless 1990s English-language films {{mystery-film-stub