The Strange Awakening (1958)
Overview
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.
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Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | en |
| Popularity | 3.081 |
Directed By
Montgomery Tully
Crew
Montgomery Tully
J. McLaren Ross
Hugh Wheeler
Alec C. Snowden
Phil Grindrod
Geoffrey Muller
C. Wilfred Arnold
Ray Simm
Marjorie Owens
TOP CAST
Lex Barker
Peter Chance
Carole Mathews
Selena Friend
Lisa Gastoni
Marny Friend
Nora Swinburne
Mrs. Friend
Peter Dyneley
Dr. Rene Normand
Joe Robinson
Sven
Malou Pantera
Isabella
Richard Molinas
Louis
John Serret
Commissaire Sagain
Stanley Maxted
Mr. Moffat
Monica Grey
Iris Chance
Yvonne Andre
Nun
Raf De La Torre
Mr. Petheridge
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