When Dr. Anthony Edwardes arrives at a Vermont mental hospital to replace the outgoing hospital director, Dr. Constance Peterson, a psychoanalyst, discovers Edwardes is actually an impostor. The man confesses that the real Dr. Edwardes is dead and fears he may have killed him, but cannot recall anything. Dr. Peterson, however is convinced his impostor is innocent of the man's murder, and joins him on a quest to unravel his amnesia through psychoanalysis.
| Year | 1945 |
| Country | United States of America |
| Genre | Thriller, Mystery, Romance |
| Director | Alfred Hitchcock |
| Runtime | 111 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 7.4/10 (962 votes) |
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The director builds tension economically — doesn't waste it, holds it in reserve. The film pins you to your seat methodically, without rushing.
Sustains tension exactly as long as needed. May dip slightly after — but the overall level is good.
For viewers who appreciate intelligent genre work without dumbing down.
Director: Alfred Hitchcock
— MovieFinder Editorial
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Viewing atmosphere: Alone or with a partner. Quiet, dark. Phone on silent.
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