Al Azose I don't know why I am so enamored of this particular TV movie. I viewed it on broadcast TV when it first aired in 1969, and it has stayed with me even though I haven't seen it since. As you undoubtedly know, the basic plot involves one Richard Stuart (Louis Jordan), a London bachelor schoolteacher who witnesses a murder in a large deserted country mansion. When he takes the local constable there, the murder has naturally been covered up, with the caretaker scoffing at them. In attempting to investigate the murder, he is rendered unconscious, and awakens two years later in a Swiss hospital, but with a completely new identity. According to the hospital personnel, he is a rich polo-playing playboy, who had an accident while playing polo. However, the last thing he remembers is witnessing the murder in London two years earlier, in his real identity. Things get more complicated when his self-proclaimed wife, Elizabeth Sutton, played by a delicious looking Mary Tyler Moore shows up to see how he is recuperating from the polo accident. Richard is of course suspicious of her, thinking that she is part of the "plot". When he is released from the hospital, he realizes that he has indeed lost two years of his life from his previous identity, and that he has actually been living as the playboy for this period. I doubt highly that such a case of sustained amnesia and/or schizophrenia is medically possible, but who's counting? It's just a movie after all, and so what if it requires a little more than the usual suspension of disbelief? It's interesting to think of the possibilities if this movie were to be remade currently. In the 1969 version, when Richard tries to passionately kiss his supposed wife Elizabeth as a "test", he is of course rebuffed. He naturally accepts this behavior as part of the plot against him, suggesting to Elizabeth that her payment for portraying his wife did not include having any intimate relations with him. Since their relationship was strained before the accident, she has indeed justifiably rebuffed him, and she attributes his bizarre behavior to the polo accident. But she slowly comes to believe his incredible tale of a murder plot, and together they try to put the pieces together while falling in love (again). If I were in charge of remaking this movie currently, I would downplay the part where the male character is rebuffed, and perhaps redo it so that there is an immediate attraction between them. Also, I would cast Orlando Bloom and Kate Bosworth as the leading characters. Or perhaps Ewan McGregor and Megan Fox. Or Hugh Jackman and Jennifer Biel. After all, the two roles call for an Englishman and an American woman. Thus, with any of the appealing twosomes suggested above, and a little creativity in re-writing their respective parts in getting to know each other, we could sit back and let the sparks fly where they may.This was a Universal Studios British production, but there are so many clichés in the movie, it has Hollywood written all over it. And instead of Switzerland, I would place the locale in Nice or Monte Carlo. Much more romantic.So it will indeed be a miracle if this is ever released on DVD, and a greater miracle if they ever do a remake. But hey, we can hope.

Rebecca Goode I remember seeing this as a kid and thought it was one of the best movies I'd ever seen. I saw it again as an adult and still thought it great. I'm with the guy above...I'd LOVE to be able to buy this movie. I hate it that "made for TV movies" are so hard to get on VHS or DVD! By the way, when watching Mary Tyler Moore, I never ONCE thought of Laura Petrie!!! She underplays her role to perfection! And Louis Jordan - OOH LAH LAH! I'd hadn't seen Gigi yet so I didn't know that the term "Tall, Dark & Handsome" was written first for Mr. Jordan. Alexander Knox has such a great voice. But you never even suspect that he's in on it until you hear that unmistakable voice right at the climactic moment of revelation!

tecknikov Great movie! Intelligent plot and a treasure chest of acting talent in the likes of Holloway, Howard, Naismith, et all. I saw this movie upon its release and it still rivets me to my seat. The magic of this movie whisked me away from the tedium of 1960's mid-America to the beautiful European locations on which it was shot and allowed me to escape into intrigue, suspense and danger for a few hours. This might have been considered a mid-budget level British production, but my biased opinion is that their mid level movies beat most of our A-productions in quality. It is my hope that this fine production is released on DVD very soon.

David Mullineux This really should be re-made today ! Its got a brilliant twist and keeps the audience guessing throughout. Louis Jordan is an excellent hero. Mary Tyler Moore is his , initially sceptic, companion. The polo match injury in hospital scene is one of those "OH yeah!" cinematic moments. I would love to see this movie released and will pay good money to get a copy. If anyone ever hears about how to get hold of a copy please contact me!!! Or simply put a review comment down here so that we can all get a copy ! I actually emailed the BBC to get this re-scheduled on TV and they said they would. Nowadays, Brad Pitt would play Louis Jordan's role and Julia Roberts could be the Mary Tyler Moor role. 10/10 Fantastic !