Psyche 59

Psyche 59
Theatrical release poster
Directed by Alexander Singer
Produced by Phillip Hazleton
Screenplay by Julian Halevy
Based on Psyche 63
by Françoise des Ligneris
Starring Patricia Neal
Curd Jürgens
Samantha Eggar
Ian Bannen
Beatrix Lehmann
Elspeth March
Music by Kenneth V. Jones
Cinematography Walter Lassally
Edited by Max Benedict
Production
company
Troy-Schenck Productions
Distributed by Columbia Pictures
Release date
  • April 29, 1964 (1964-04-29)
Running time
 94 minutes
Country United Kingdom
Language English

Psyche 59 is a 1964 British drama film directed by Alexander Singer and written by Julian Halevy. It is based on the 1963 novel Psyche 63 by Françoise des Ligneris. The film stars Patricia Neal, Curd Jürgens, Samantha Eggar, Ian Bannen, Beatrix Lehmann and Elspeth March. The film was released on April 29, 1964, by Columbia Pictures.[1][2][3]

Plot

Alison is apparently happy as a wife and the mother of two daughters despite her blindness which was caused by a fall during pregnancy. She is helped by her devoted husband, Eric, a London businessman, an elderly French maid, and Paul a close family friend.

Then Alison's younger sister, Robin, returns. This causes great anxiety, as Alison had caught Paul and Robin together just before her fall. However, although Eric and Paul are aware of this, Alison's memory is psychologically blocked.

Towards the end of the film, the four principals spend a tense holiday in the country, during which Eric analyzes the young seductress, Robin, to Paul, who is after her. At the same time in an uglier scene the two sisters are paired off in the kitchen.

Cast

References

  1. ↑ Howard Thompson (1964-04-30). "Miss Neal and Jurgens Star in British Film". Nytimes.com. Retrieved 2018-03-29.
  2. ↑ "Psyche 59 (1964) - Overview". TCM.com. Retrieved 2018-03-29.
  3. ↑ Kristie Hassen. "Psyche 59 (1964) - Alexander Singer". AllMovie. Retrieved 2018-03-29.
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