Someone Behind the Door
| Someone Behind the Door | |
|---|---|
 French theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Nicolas Gessner |
| Written by | Marc Behm Nicolas Gessner Jacques Robert (novel) Lorenzo Ventavoli |
| Produced by | Raymond Danon |
| Starring | Charles Bronson Anthony Perkins Jill Ireland Henri Garcin |
| Cinematography | Pierre Lhomme |
| Edited by | Victoria Mercanton |
| Music by | Georges Garvarentz |
Production company | Lira Films |
| Distributed by | SNC |
Release date |
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Running time | 97 minutes |
| Country | France |
| Language | English |
Someone Behind the Door (French: Quelqu'un derrière la porte) is a 1971 French crime-drama film directed by Nicolas Gessner. In the UK, it was twice retitled as Two Minds For Murder (theatrical title) and Brainkill (VHS title). It is based on a novel by Jacques Robert. The film was shot on location in Folkestone, England.
Plot
A neurosurgeon and psychiatrist manipulates an amnesiac to murder his wife's lover, believing that the patient will have no memory of what he has done, providing the surgeon with a perfect alibi.
Cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Charles Bronson | "The Stranger" |
| Anthony Perkins | Laurence Jeffries |
| Jill Ireland | Frances Jeffries |
| Henri Garcin | Paul Damien |
| Adriano Magistretti | Andrew |
| Agathe Natanson | Lucy |
Production
Filming
Almost all of the film was shot at various locations in Folkestone. Key locations include Folkestone Harbour and Beach.[1]
Controversy
When Charles Bronson appeared on the Dick Cavett Show, with fellow guests Richard Attenborough and Jill Ireland (Bronson’s wife) he confirmed that this was one story about his attacking a director that was true. On the last day of filming his frustration at the director, who he believed had stuck doggedly to a poor plan of how to film the story, boiled over, he grabbed Nicolas Gessner by the throat, and gave him a shake. Jill Ireland confirmed this and agreed with Bronson’s assessment of Gessner, “He was a bit thick”
References
- ^ Kent Film Office. "Kent Film Office Someone Behind The Door Film Focus". Archived from the original on 2014-01-10.
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