The Strange Awakening (1958)

6.6/10 79 min Crime Drama Thriller

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.

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

John Serret

Commissaire Sagain

Stanley Maxted

Mr. Moffat

Raf De La Torre

Mr. Petheridge

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