Release Date: Apr 26, 1972 Wide
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Average Rating: 3.3/5
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In this ponderous French mystery-drama, based on an Ellery Queen story, blackmail would seem to be the least of the problems of Charles (Anthony Perkins). His adoptive father Theo (Orson Welles) has a madwoman for a mother, and a gorgeous woman of Charles' age (Marlene Jobert) for a wife. In fact, Charles is deeply attracted to her. In addition, his father encourages the whole family to dress in '20s clothing, which makes them all feel out of place. However, when he wakes in a strange bed with
PG, 1 hr. 45 min.
Apr 26, 1972 Wide
May 20, 2003
All Critics (2) | Fresh (1) | Rotten (1)
Creative adaptation of the Ellery Queen mystery.
This unique film is both awkward and mesmerizing.
Why couldn't it have been five days wonder? This movie isn't terribly long, but it felt like it was taking forever to get where it was going. I understand it's supposed to be a mystery and all, but there just seemed to be a lot of focus on things that weren't all that important to the story. Plus, the ending isn't
June 29, 2011Super Reviewer
A so-so mystery movie. I wasn't impressed. There were a few psychedelic feeling minutes, but otherwise boring.
August 31, 2011
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