Category: Directed by Charles Crichton
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A Fish Called Wanda introduces each of its main characters during the opening titles, cutting from one actor to another, starting with screenwriter John Cleese. He’s a barrister. Then it’s Jamie Lee Curtis; she’s a vivacious American. Then Kevin Kline is a deadly but dim-witted American. Finally, Michael Palin. He loves animals, including his fish…
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Engaging enough thriller about American journalist in London Stephen Boyd investigating the death of his psychologist and developing a friendship with the psychologist’s daughter, played by Pamela Franklin. Both Boyd and Franklin are excellent; the supporting cast is strong. Unfortunately, the mystery angle isn’t particularly compelling (which almost seems like a conscious choice on the…
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Mildly amusing horror anthology. The characters are too thin, the stories aren’t really uncanny enough, and the bridging sequence is a big time narrative cheat. Basil Radford and Naunton Wayne appear in one of the segments as non-copyright infringing analogues to their LADY VANISHES characters. DVD.Continue reading →
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