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The Man Who Haunted Himself

The Man Who Haunted Himself

Thriller · Drama · 1970

Executive Harold Pelham suffers a serious accident after which he faces the shadow of death. When, against all odds, he miraculously recovers, he discovers that his life does not belong to him anymore.

Movie details

The Man Who Haunted Himself

“Stalked by fear and terror… night and day!”

1970 Thriller · Drama 1h 28m

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6.1 / 10

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Executive Harold Pelham suffers a serious accident after which he faces the shadow of death. When, against all odds, he miraculously recovers, he discovers that his life does not belong to him anymore.

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Names above the title

The people responsible.

Directed by

Basil Dearden

Written by

Basil Dearden · Michael Relph

Roger Moore

Roger Moore

Harold Pelham

Anton Rodgers

Anton Rodgers

Tony Alexander

Olga Georges-Picot

Olga Georges-Picot

Julia Anderson

Freddie Jones

Freddie Jones

Dr. Harris

H

Hugh Mackenzie

James Pelham

Kevork Malikyan

Kevork Malikyan

Luigi

Thorley Walters

Thorley Walters

Frank Bellamy

Court is in session

Put The Man Who Haunted Himself on trial.

Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.

The defence The Prestige Tourist

“Form is the argument.”

Every composed frame and deliberate cut is evidence that control can be thrilling in its own right.

The prosecution The Popcorn Loyalist

“Technique in search of a pulse.”

Immaculate construction is still construction. The film may be too busy proving its craft to feel alive.