The Strange Awakening(1958)
Their motive Greed! Their Method Murder!
The Strange Awakening Synopsis
Peter Chance suffers a blow to the head and wakes up with amnesia in a luxurious home, where a doctor and several women tell him he's a missing heir who's inherited millions. But Peter soon suspects something is not quite right with their story. He sets out to learn the truth before he's forced to sign a document that purportedly finalizes the transfer of the estate. This drama is based on Hugh Wheeler's novel Puzzle for Fiends.
The Strange Awakening (1958) is a crime, drama and thriller film directed by Montgomery Tully, released on April 16, 1958 with a runtime of 1h 19m. It stars Lex Barker, Carole Mathews, Lisa Gastoni and Nora Swinburne. Viewers rate it 6.6 out of 10 across 5 ratings.
- Director:
- Montgomery Tully
- Writers:
- J. McLaren Ross, Hugh Wheeler
- Producers:
- Alec C. Snowden
- Cinematographer:
- Phil Grindrod
- Production:
- Merton Park Studios
- Status:
- Released
The Strange Awakening Cast & Crew
Main cast
Lex Barker
as Peter Chance
Carole Mathews
as Selena Friend
Lisa Gastoni
as Marny Friend
Nora Swinburne
as Mrs. Friend
Peter Dyneley
as Dr. Rene Normand
Joe Robinson
as Sven
- Malou Pantera
Malou Pantera
as Isabella
- Richard Molinas
Richard Molinas
as Louis
John Serret
as Commissaire Sagain
Stanley Maxted
as Mr. Moffat
- Monica Grey
Monica Grey
as Iris Chance
- Yvonne Andre
Yvonne Andre
as Nun
Key crew
Directed by Montgomery Tully, written by J. McLaren Ross and Hugh Wheeler, produced by Alec C. Snowden.
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The Strange Awakening Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.6/10 from 5 ratings.
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The Strange Awakening – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in The Strange Awakening?
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The main cast of The Strange Awakening (1958) includes Lex Barker, Carole Mathews, Lisa Gastoni, Nora Swinburne and Peter Dyneley. The film was directed by Montgomery Tully. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Strange Awakening released?
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The Strange Awakening was released on April 16, 1958 and runs for 1h 19m.
Is The Strange Awakening worth watching?
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The Strange Awakening (1958) holds an average rating of 6.6 out of 10 from 5 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy crime, drama and thriller films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.