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Director: George Seaton
Actors: James Garner, Eva Marie Saint, Rod Taylor
PlotIn the days leading up to D-Day, American Major Jefferson Pike is abruptly captured by German forces while on a mission in Lisbon. When he awakens, he finds himself in what appears to be an American hospital in post-war Germany, being told that the war ended years ago. The hospital staff and facility have been meticulously staged to create this illusion. Dr. Walter Gerber, a German psychiatrist, aims to trick Pike into revealing vital details about the impending Allied invasion. To convince Pike of the ruse, they fabricate a false identity for Anna Hedler, a nurse posing as an American who has ample knowledge of American customs.
As Pike begins to interpret his surroundings and the interactions he has with those around him, he gradually starts to question the narrative presented to him. Negotiating between flashes of incomplete memories and the seamless portrayal of a post-war world, Pike struggles with a growing sense of disorientation. The psychological tension builds as he interacts with seeming allies and adversaries alike, grappling with the authenticity of what he perceives versus what he suspects.
Writers: George Seaton, Roald Dahl, Carl K. Hittleman
Release Date: 19 Feb 1965
Runtime: 115 min
Rating: Approved
Country: United States
Language: English, German, Portuguese, French
Expertly crafted by George Seaton, '36 Hours' is a suspenseful thriller with superb cinematography and an engaging cast; this Blu-ray is highly recommended.
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