Deadfall (1968)
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In this clunky suspense film, straining to be Hitchcockian, Michael Caine plays recovered alcoholic Henry Clarke, who finds himself enticed into the home of Fe Moreau (Giovanna Ralli), where he discovers an unusual arrangement -- apparently Fe Moreau would rather engage in a relationship with an… More In this clunky suspense film, straining to be Hitchcockian, Michael Caine plays recovered alcoholic Henry Clarke, who finds himself enticed into the home of Fe Moreau (Giovanna Ralli), where he discovers an unusual arrangement -- apparently Fe Moreau would rather engage in a relationship with an ex-alcoholic than her husband Richard (Eric Portman). Seems Richard is an out-of-the-closet homosexual, complete with a young Spanish stud (Carlos Pierre) as a plaything. The staid home life heats up to a boil when the three misfits decide to steal jewels from a rich playboy. ~ Paul Brenner, Rovi
- Directed By
- Bryan Forbes
- Written By
- Desmond Cory, Bryan Forbes
- Genres
- Drama, Classics
- In Theaters
- Sep 11, 1968 Wide
- On DVD
- Oct 17, 2006
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Cast
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Michael Caine
as Henry Clarke
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Giovanna Ralli
as Fe Moreau
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Eric Portman
as Richard Moreau
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Nanette Newman
as Girl
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David Buck
as Salinas
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Carlos Pierre
as Antonio
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Renata Tarrago
as Guitar Soloist
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John Barry
as Symphony Conductor
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Philip Madoc
as Bank Manager
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Leonard Rossiter
as Fillmore
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Geraldine Sherman
as Delgado's Receptionist
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Vladek Sheybal
as Dr. Delgado
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Emilio Rodríguez
as Inspector Ballastero
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Carmen Dene
as Masseuse
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George Ghent
as Stresemann
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Santiago Rivero
as Armed Guard