06 May 1974
The Underground Man
A private detective goes after the kidnappers of his ex-girlfriend's son and becomes involved in a series of murders.
The Three Investigators in The Secret of Terror Castle
A new case for the cult detectives! Not by coincidence, a mysterious videotape falls into the hands of Jupiter Jones, Pete Crenshaw and Bob Andrews during Jupiter's birthday party in Rocky Beach. On it is a recording of Jupiter's long dead parents. In their message they want to communicate to their son the key to an especially tricky riddle.
Top Billed Cast
Chancellor Miller Jupiter Jones
Nick Price Pete Crenshaw
Cameron Monaghan Bob Andrews
James Faulkner Victor Hugenay
Jonathan Pienaar Sheriff Hanson
Ron Smerczak der Chauffeur
Anette Kemp Caroline
Martin Le Maitre Uncle Titus
Catharine Cooke Aunt Mathilda
Julia Bremermann Mrs. Jones
Axel Milberg Mr. Jones
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