A strange movie that leaves a deeper impression than one might expect due to the originality of the plot and the tense direction. It is the direct predecessor of ALTERED STATES, a picture that screenwriter Paddy Chayefsky took his name off after seeing the excesses of director Ken Russell.
In this film, director Dearden was not as excessive, and the result is a frighteningly believable treatment of a science-fiction idea. Bogarde is a young scientist seeking to clear the name of his colleague Goldblatt, who commits suicide early in the film. Because a briefcase with 1000 pounds was
found near Goldblatt's body (he'd thrown himself under a train at Oxford Station), i...
Released:
1963
Rated:
NR
Length:
99 mins