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The Strange Awakening (1958)

Movie ★ 6.6 79 min

Crime Drama Thriller

Peter Chance suffers a blow to the head and wakes up with amnesia in a luxurious home, where a doctor and several women tell him he's a missing heir who's inherited millions. But Peter soon suspects something is not quite right with their story. He sets out to learn the truth before he's forced to sign a document that purportedly finalizes the transfer of the estate. This drama is based on Hugh Wheeler's novel Puzzle for Fiends.

Montgomery Tully Director

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Quick facts

Released
April 16, 1958
Runtime
79 min
Rating
NR
IMDb
tt0052252
Language
Studio
Merton Park Studios

Themes

Cast

Lex Barker Lex Barker Peter Chance Carole Mathews Carole Mathews Selena Friend Lisa Gastoni Lisa Gastoni Marny Friend Nora Swinburne Nora Swinburne Mrs. Friend Peter Dyneley Peter Dyneley Dr. Rene Normand Joe Robinson Joe Robinson Sven Malou Pantera Isabella Richard Molinas Louis John Serret John Serret Commissaire Sagain Stanley Maxted Stanley Maxted Mr. Moffat Monica Grey Iris Chance Yvonne Andre Nun Raf De La Torre Raf De La Torre Mr. Petheridge

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Strange Awakening about?
Peter Chance suffers a blow to the head and wakes up with amnesia in a luxurious home, where a doctor and several women tell him he's a missing heir who's inherited millions. But Peter soon suspects something is not quite right with their story. He sets out to learn the truth before he's forced to sign a document that purportedly finalizes the transfer of the estate. This drama is based on Hugh Wheeler's novel Puzzle for Fiends.
Who directed The Strange Awakening?
The Strange Awakening was directed by Montgomery Tully.
Who stars in The Strange Awakening?
The Strange Awakening stars Lex Barker, Carole Mathews, Lisa Gastoni, Nora Swinburne.
When was The Strange Awakening released?
The Strange Awakening is a 1958 crime, drama, thriller film.
Where can I watch The Strange Awakening?
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