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28 December 1945 (USA) moreTagline:
Strange . . . Strange . . . Their Irresistible Love! Dark . . . Dark . . . Their Inescapable Fears ! morePlot:
A female psychiatrist protects the identity of an amnesia patient accused of murder while attempting to recover his memory. full summary | add synopsisAwards:
Won Oscar. Another 1 win & 5 nominations moreNewsDesk:
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Critics' Picks (From New York Post. 27 June 2009, 11:05 PM, PDT)
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A Fine, Distinctive Film Despite Its Implausible Aspects moreCast
(Complete credited cast)| Ingrid Bergman | ... | Dr. Constance Petersen | |
| Gregory Peck | ... | John Ballantine / Dr. Anthony Edwardes | |
| Michael Chekhov | ... | Dr. Alexander 'Alex' Brulov | |
| Leo G. Carroll | ... | Dr. Murchison | |
| Rhonda Fleming | ... | Mary Carmichael | |
| John Emery | ... | Dr. Fleurot | |
| Norman Lloyd | ... | Mr. Garmes | |
| Bill Goodwin | ... | House detective | |
| Steven Geray | ... | Dr. Graff | |
| Donald Curtis | ... | Harry | |
| Wallace Ford | ... | Stranger in Hotel Lobby | |
| Art Baker | ... | Det. Lt. Cooley | |
| Regis Toomey | ... | Det. Sgt. Gillespie | |
| Paul Harvey | ... | Dr. Hanish |
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Alfred Hitchcock's Spellbound (USA) (promotional title)The House of Dr. Edwardes (USA) (working title)
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111 min | Canada:95 min (Ontario)Country:
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1.37 : 1 moreSound Mix:
Mono (Western Electric Recording)Certification:
Spain:18 | Canada:PG (Ontario) | Iceland:L | Germany:16 (f) | Argentina:13 | Australia:PG | Finland:K-16 | Norway:16 (original rating) | Sweden:15 | UK:PG | USA:Approved (PCA #10456)Fun Stuff
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Alfred Hitchcock himself referred to the film as "just another manhunt wrapped up in pseudo-psychoanalysis". moreGoofs:
Continuity: The envelope which John Ballantine slips under the door of Dr. Peterson's room remains close the door and with its border parallel to the door bottom line. Later it appears a little distant from the door and skewed. moreQuotes:
[first lines]Nurse: [offscreen] Miss Carmichael, please. Dr. Petersen is ready for you.
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Spellbound Concerto moreFAQ
How does the movie end?Why did J.B. have amnesia?
How did J.B. burn his hand?
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"Spellbound" is one of Hitchcock's hardest films to evaluate, because its plot and credibility are so heavily dependent on theories of psychoanalysis that are usually considered to be implausible, at the very best. But if you can accept, for the sake of entertainment, the more dubious plot devices, what remains is a fine film dominated by the great director's usual creativity and technical mastery. Although it's hard to get away from the implausibilities, it's a fine movie in all other respects.
Gregory Peck stars as an amnesia case, and Ingrid Bergman as a psychoanalyst trying to unravel his mysterious - and possibly murderous - past. Most of the other characters are also psychoanalysts or patients, and the plot revolves around the ways that Bergman's character uses Freudian theories to solve the mystery. Whether you can enjoy the story depends on how willing you are to suspend disbelief concerning the wilder aspects of these theories, but if you are willing to do so, it's quite nicely done in most parts, with some fine scenes and a couple of good plot twists. It is also worth watching for the famous Salvador Dali dream sequence, which is very creatively done and fascinating to watch. Peck and Bergman also create interesting and sympathetic characters, who make the viewer want to know what will happen to them.
Overall, this is a distinctive film, and well worth seeing for any Hitchcock fan.