Spellbound
Director: Alfred Hitchcock
Actors: Ingrid Bergman, Gregory Peck, Michael Chekhov
PlotDr. Constance Petersen is a dedicated psychoanalyst at a mental hospital, known for her icy demeanor and methodical approach to treating patients. Her composed world is disrupted by the arrival of Dr. Anthony Edwardes, the new director of the hospital, who appears to suffer from severe anxiety and memory issues. As Constance spends more time with him, she begins to suspect that he is not who he claims to be. Through her careful observations and burgeoning romantic feelings, she realizes he might be an impostor struggling with amnesia. Determined to uncover the truth, she delves into his fragmented psyche to unlock the mysteries buried within his subconscious.
As Constance embarks on this journey, she faces numerous obstacles, including skepticism from her colleagues and the growing danger surrounding Edwardes' true identity. Despite these challenges, she remains committed to helping him remember his past, believing that doing so will exonerate him from any wrongdoing. Using innovative psychoanalytic techniques, Constance begins to piece together his mind's jumbled jigsaw and faces unexpected revelations. Her quest for truth takes her into a world of hidden traumas and complex human emotions, leading her to confront her own vulnerabilities along the way.
Writers: Ben Hecht, John Palmer, Hilary St George Saunders
Release Date: 28 Dec 1945
Runtime: 111 min
Rating: Approved
Country: United States
Language: English
Home Video Reviews
The Blu-ray of 'Spellbound' features solid video, adequate audio, and supplements, offering a classic Hitchcock mystery with evocative cinematography and a remarkable Rozsa score.
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