The Strange Awakening (1958)
Their motive Greed! Their Method Murder!
Peter Chance suffers a blow to the head and wakes up with amnesia in a luxurious home, where a doctor and several women tell him he's a missing heir who's inherited millions. But Peter soon suspects something is not quite right with their story. He sets out to learn the truth before he's forced to sign a document that purportedly finalizes the transfer of the estate. This drama is based on Hugh Wheeler's novel Puzzle for Fiends.
Director: Montgomery Tully
Genre: Crime, Drama, Thriller
Runtime: 79 min
Release Date: April 16, 1958
Cast
- Lex Barker - Peter Chance
- Carole Mathews - Selena Friend
- Lisa Gastoni - Marny Friend
- Nora Swinburne - Mrs. Friend
- Peter Dyneley - Dr. Rene Normand
- Joe Robinson - Sven
- Malou Pantera - Isabella
- Richard Molinas - Louis
- John Serret - Commissaire Sagain
- Stanley Maxted - Mr. Moffat
Screenplay
- J. McLaren Ross (Screenplay)
- Hugh Wheeler (Author)
Cinematography: Phil Grindrod
Editing: Geoffrey Muller
Production: Merton Park Studios
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
amnesia, inheritance
More Films by Director: Montgomery Tully
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Strange Awakening about?
- Peter Chance suffers a blow to the head and wakes up with amnesia in a luxurious home, where a doctor and several women tell him he's a missing heir who's inherited millions. But Peter soon suspects something is not quite right with their story. He sets out to learn the truth before he's forced to sign a document that purportedly finalizes the transfer of the estate. This drama is based on Hugh Wheeler's novel Puzzle for Fiends.
- Who directed The Strange Awakening?
- The Strange Awakening was directed by Montgomery Tully.
- Who stars in The Strange Awakening?
- The Strange Awakening stars Lex Barker, Carole Mathews, Lisa Gastoni, Nora Swinburne, Peter Dyneley, Joe Robinson.
- How long is The Strange Awakening?
- The Strange Awakening has a runtime of 1h 19m (79 minutes).
- What genre is The Strange Awakening?
- The Strange Awakening is a Crime, Drama, Thriller film.
- Where was The Strange Awakening produced?
- The Strange Awakening was produced in United Kingdom.