Clue

1985

Directed By: Jonathan Lynn

Screenplay By: Jonathan Lynn; John Landis

Starring: Eileen Brennan; Tim Curry; Madeline Kahn; Christopher Lloyd; Michael McKean; 

Martin Mull; Lesley Ann Warren; Colleen Camp

Based On: The Board Game Cluedo (England)/Clue (North America) by Anthony E. Pratt

In keeping with the nature of the board game, the theatrical release of Clue included three possible endings with different theaters receiving one of the three endings. In the film’s home video release, all three endings were included. The film initially received mixed reviews and did poorly at the box office, ultimately grossing $14,643,997 in the United States, although it later developed a cult following.

Clue was Paramount’s first adaptation of a now-current Hasbro property, although at the time Cluedo was owned by Waddingtons and licensed in the United States (as Clue) to Parker Brothers. Hasbro later bought both Waddingtons and Parker Brothers. Universal Studios announced a remake was scheduled with a release date set for 2013, although the project was later shelved.