Barbara Harris, Bruce Dern, Cathleen Nesbitt
Blanche, a phony psychic, is hired by wealthy Julia Rainbird to trace the whereabouts of her nephew, who'd been given up for adoption years earlier and is now heir to a fortune.
DVD Release Date: March 6, 2001
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May 17, 2009A little tongue n cheek storyline, with a slightly different style to most Hitchcock films, which was an enjoyable watch, without being one of the greats. There is very much a comical theme throughout.
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January 13, 2009This one is shaky. The first part of the movie we are told several times the same bits of information. This, of course, is very UN-Hithcock. Karen Black has little to nothing to do as Fran. This one probably wont be enjoyed by anyone other than Hitchcock fanatics (like myself). T...( read more)
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December 14, 2008One of Hitchcock's later films, this doesn't really bring anything much to the legacy of the great Hitchcock. This just does not offer anything new.
A phony psychic and her taxi driver boyfriend launch a scam to make 10,000 dollars off an old lady by making her think they are in...( read more) -
April 2, 2008The master's farewell it's a hell of a fun thriller/dark comedy. great cast and memorable winks, like the Barbara Harris' one at the end. great soundtrack by John Williams. It's true Hitch was old and tired while making this film, but many young filmmakers would die to have a bit...( read more)
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July 5, 2007I always wanted to see this film from start to finish because I'm a big fan of Alfred Hitchcock and of actors, Bruce Dern and Karen Black.
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July 29, 2009One of the century's most generous artists said 'Goodbye' by giving us this wonderful, wonderful slice of cake.
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June 24, 2009Hitchcock's last outing is a little goofy & isn't in the league of the masters earlier works but it's all a pretty good time & the 2 hours running time hardly seemed noticed thanks to a strong cast even though Barbara Harris is a little annoying..I wish Ed Lauter was in this more...( read more)
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February 6, 2009wow umn just seen this movie 4 the 1st time n think that this is a good movie 2 watch...its got a good cast of actors/actressess throughout this movie..i think that both karen black n bruce dern play good parts throughout this movie...its an enjoyable movie 2 watch...i think that...( read more)
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October 23, 2004
Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times
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