The Man Who Haunted Himself (1970)
Directed by Basil Dearden
Genres - Drama, Fantasy, Thriller | Sub-Genres - Psychological Thriller | Run Time - 94 min. | Countries - UK | MPAA Rating - PG
Synopsis by Paul Brenner
Basil Dearden's final film is a psychological thriller, adapted from an episode of the Alfred Hitchcock Presents television series. Roger Moore stars as wealthy business executive Harold Pelham, who becomes involved in a terrible car accident. While recovering from his injuries, his alter ego is unleashed and begins to live Pelham's life where he left off. When Pelham returns to his home and his job, he discovers his alter ego has not only undermined his business, but began an affair with a minor acquaintance and revitalized his previously unexciting sex life with his wife. This was Moore's final film before he took over the role of James Bond with Live and Let Die.
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The Man Who Haunted Himself (1970)
GP | 1h 34min | Thriller | 18 February 1970 (UK)
While driving one evening, Harold Pelham appears possessed and has a car accident. While on the operating table, there even appears to be two heartbeats on the monitor. When he awakes, Pelham finds his life has been turned upside-down: he learns that he now supports a merger that he once opposed, and that he apparently is having an affair. People claim they have seen him in places that he has never been. Does Pelham have a doppelganger - or is he going insane?
- Written by Jack Yan
Harold Pelham encounters a duplicate of himself in the aftermath of a car crash. After that moment his life is upset.
- Written by Paola Vaccari
Director: Basil Dearden
Writers: Anthony Armstrong (story), Basil Dearden (screenplay) | 1 more credit ยป
Stars: Roger Moore, Hildegard Neil, Alastair Mackenzie
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