MonsterPerfect Good idea lost in the noise

Claysaba Excellent, Without a doubt!!

Intcatinfo A Masterpiece!

Helloturia I have absolutely never seen anything like this movie before. You have to see this movie.

theowinthrop This film (which was remade in 1986) is a very clever little crime drama that keeps the viewer unbalanced until the end.James Franciscus is a newlywed who is on vacation - and the situation seems normal, but he and his wife have an argument. The next day she is missing and Franciscus goes to the police (Jack Klugman) for assistance. But all of a sudden there is a knock at the door and Elizabeth Ashley enters their cabin and apologizes for being away calming down. Klugman figures that is the end of the problem, and leaves...despite Franciscus' odd complaints: he insists Ashley is not his missing wife. But she insists he's just kidding, and Klugman, shrugging, just leaves. As soon as he does Ashley turns on Franciscus with demands for a huge sum of money for her silence - otherwise she will reveal to the cop that there is something criminal here. Franciscus insists he's the one who has grounds for recalling Klugman, as Ashley is a faker and a blackmailer. And so it goes....the viewers are soon involved in this crazy mystery as we try to find out what Ashley's crazy extortion scheme is, whether Franciscus will be able to prove she's a fake and a criminal, and whether the bored and matter-of-fact Klugman will ever get it into his head that he has not found an open and shut case but a complicated mystery here. Or is Klugman aware of it...in fact, what is his game?Rarely shown on television it is certainly worthwhile catching, with it's three leads keeping the level of suspense up until the unexpected conclusion. Certainly one television mystery that worked.

fgarza I saw this movie several years ago and I never forgot it. It will keep you on the edge of your seat. The actors are wonderful. As soon as you think you have it figured out, something will happen to prove you wrong. When it ends you'll want to watch it all over again. I have never seen a movie like it since. It is so smart and creative, I wish more movies were as imaginative. It's a favorite of mine. I'd love to buy the video or DVD, but it's nowhere to be found. I wish it would play on T.V. again, so I could tape it. If you get the chance to see it, don't miss it. Tape it if you can, they hardly ever show it. If you love unpredictable endings this is the movie for you! Engoy! I did.

Paul English Very clever.Klugman is excellent in this classy TVM from that glorious year, 1976. The remake came a decade later, "Vanishing Act", with Elliott Gould and while good, was not a patch on this.Great plot. Keeps you guessing.Finally got to see [and record] it this week8/10

julianhwescott I love this movie! It is very rarely seen, however. I've seen it once and wish it were available on video. It's a wonderful mystery that I promise you will never figure out. A real plot twister, it will make you sit on the edge of your seat.The acting is great on all fronts. You'll always be guessing, wondering and halfway not wanting the film to end because it is so good. I could watch this movie in its entirety and sit right back down and watch it again. Don't miss this one, it's great!