Mirage
Director: Edward Dmytryk
Actors: Gregory Peck, Diane Baker, Walter Matthau
PlotIn a New York City office building, David Stillwell experiences a blackout moment during a power failure, triggering confusion and anxiety. As he makes his way down the stairs, he encounters a woman named Shela who seems to recognize him, yet he has no recollection of her. David soon discovers someone has jumped from the roof and is dead. As he tries to piece together the events, he is confronted by confusing and disjointed memories, suspecting that he's suffering from amnesia. Seeking answers, David encounters a series of enigmatic figures and becomes embroiled in a web of mystery and danger. With the help of Ted Caselle, a novice private investigator, David strives to uncover the truth about his identity and the past that eludes him.
Joined by Shela, David races against time to piece together fragments of his memory. He discovers that he is entangled in a covert operation involving high-level corporate intrigue and treachery. As cryptic clues lead him to revisit places he can't remember, David finds himself pursued by menacing enemies who stop at nothing to prevent the truth from surfacing. Uncertain of whom to trust, including Shela, whose intentions remain ambiguous, David must rely on his instincts to navigate through deception and danger. As the layers of mystery unfold, David inches closer to uncovering the elusive truth, facing risks that threaten his life and sanity in his relentless pursuit of understanding his own fragmented past.
Writers: Peter Stone, Howard Fast
Release Date: 23 Sep 1965
Runtime: 108 min
Rating: Approved
Country: United States
Language: English
Home Video Reviews
Mirage, although slightly absurd, captivates with engaging writing and strong leads. The Blu-ray boasts solid audio and special features despite mixed video quality.
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