UK, USA, 1964
85m
35mm, black and white
mono, English
A British/American psychological horror film directed by Freddie Francis.
Plot Summary
The amnesiac Chris Smith turns to psychiatrist Dr Keller for help in restoring his memory. But the manipulative Keller sees Smith as the perfect fall guy for his planned murder of his wife.
Credits
Crew
Directed by: Freddie Francis
© MCMLXIV [1964] Hammer Film Productions Ltd
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer presents a Hammer Film production
Produced by: Jimmy Sangster
Production Manager: Don Weeks
Written by: Jimmy Sangster
Assistant Director: Basil Rayburn
Continuity: Yvonne Axworthy
Director of Photography: John Wilcox
Camera Operator: David Harcourt
Supervising Editor: James Needs
Music Composed by: Don Banks
Musical Supervisor: Philip Martell
Sound Recordist: Cyril Swern
Sound Editor: Roy Hyde
Westrex Recording System
Wardrobe Mistress: Maude Churchill
Make-Up: Alec Garfath
Hair Stylist: Alice Holmes
Titles: Chambers & Partners
Production Designer: Edward Carrick
Produced at Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer British Studios, Elstree, England
Cast
Robert Webber (Chris Smith)
Anthony Newlands (Dr Keller)
Jennifer Jayne (Gina McConnell)
Maurice Denham (Hemmings)
Lelia Goldoni (Denise James)
Peter Woodthorpe (Marcus Allen)
Sandra Boize (English girl)
Sue Lloyd (French girl)
John Arnatt (driver)
Marianne Stone (Allen's secretary)
Irene Richmond
Kiwi Kingston (husband)
Alternative Titles
O Enigma do Apartamento – Portuguese title
References
Periodicals
The Daily Cinema no.9069 (26 May 1965) p.4 – review
Dark Terrors no.9 (November 1994) pp.18-21 – illustrated article
Film and TV Technician vol.32 no.256 (July/August 1966) – credits
Kine Weekly no.3008 (27 May 1965) p.9 – review
Monthly Film Bulletin vol.32 no.378 (July 1965) p.110 – credits, synopsis, review
Variety 8 September 1965 – credits, review
Books
English Gothic by Jonathan Rigby p.89 – note
Reference Guide to Fantastic Films by Walt Lee p.209 – credits
The Straight Story from Moby Dick to Glory by Freddie Francis with Tony Dalton pp.129-131; 270 – notes
Other sources
British National Film Catalogue vol.3 (1965) – credits, synopsis
