The Strange Awakening
Their motive Greed! Their Method Murder!
Genres
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.
Details
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Runtime
79 min
Release Date
1958-04-16
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Vote Count
4
Vote Average
6.2
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
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