Last Embrace (1979)
It begins with an ancient warning. It ends at the edge of Niagara Falls. In between there are 5 murders. Solve the mystery. Or die trying.
Secret agent Harry Hannan suffers a mental breakdown when a botched mission in Mexico results in the death of his wife. He is sent to a mental asylum, after which he eventually returns to work. But, once again, he begins to doubt his sanity when he receives a bizarre death threat written in Hebrew. Not knowing which of his colleagues wants to kill him, Hannan teams up with pretty young college student Ellie Fabian to attempt to unravel the mystery.
Cast
- Roy Scheider - Harry Hannan
- Janet Margolin - Ellie Fabian
- John Glover - Richard Peabody
- Sam Levene - Sam Urdell
- Charles Napier - Dave Quittle
- Christopher Walken - Eckart
- Jacqueline Brookes - Dr. Coopersmith
- David Margulies - Rabbi Josh Drexel
- Andrew Duncan - Bernie Meckler
- Marcia Rodd - Adrian
Screenplay
- Murray Teigh Bloom (Novel)
- David Shaber
Themes
Espionage and International Intrigue, Double Agent's Betrayal and Secrets, Espionage and International Secrets, Unsolved Crimes and Obsession with the Past, Shadowy Figure and the Alleyway Clue
Keywords
obsession, spy, paranoia, suspicion, niagara falls, murder
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Last Embrace about?
- Secret agent Harry Hannan suffers a mental breakdown when a botched mission in Mexico results in the death of his wife. He is sent to a mental asylum, after which he eventually returns to work. But, once again, he begins to doubt his sanity when he receives a bizarre death threat written in Hebrew. Not knowing which of his colleagues wants to kill him, Hannan teams up with pretty young college student Ellie Fabian to attempt to unravel the mystery.
- Who directed Last Embrace?
- Last Embrace was directed by Jonathan Demme.
- Who stars in Last Embrace?
- Last Embrace stars Roy Scheider, Janet Margolin, John Glover, Sam Levene, Charles Napier, Christopher Walken.
- How long is Last Embrace?
- Last Embrace has a runtime of 1h 42m (102 minutes).
- What genre is Last Embrace?
- Last Embrace is a Thriller, Mystery, Romance film.
- Where was Last Embrace produced?
- Last Embrace was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of Last Embrace?
- The themes of Last Embrace include: Espionage and International Intrigue, Double Agent's Betrayal and Secrets, Espionage and International Secrets, Unsolved Crimes and Obsession with the Past, Shadowy Figure and the Alleyway Clue.