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1. Fatal Caper

Two adult brothers come to blows over the the fortune of their wealthy father, whose interests are protected by a lovely young woman with questionable loyalties.

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Lord Mycroft Amberson ( Leslie Phillips ), a wealthy, elderly man with a weak heart, adds a stipulation to his will. The stipulation mentions that his two sons, the womanizing Justin ( Greg Wise ) and the greedy Evelyn ( James Saxon ) must locate their long-lost brother, Frank, within a certain amount of time, or else risk having their inheritance be given away to charity. Also starring Natasha Richardson and Bob Hoskins.

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