A psychiatrist Dr. Leo Whitset apparently kills himself but one of his ex-patients, television reporter Alex Stedman, is convinced to investigate further, leading him to contact others who were treated by the doctor. In widescreen and crisp black and white the film looks great. The location shooting along the Thames is evocative. The acting is really good, particularly Richard Attenborough, Diane Cilento, Jack Hawkins and Pamela Franklin. It was directed by Ealing Films alumnus Charles Crichton. But the script is long-winded and a bit pretentious and the surprise ending isn't much of a surprise. It's worth a look but with all that talent it was a letdown.
What puzzled me was that the person who begged the reporter to try and prove the suicide was murder was the murderer. Why would they do that? The police and the coroner had declared it a suicide so why bother to attempt to change that? It's all rather confusing. Best to enjoy the acting and not the plot.
What puzzled me was that the person who begged the reporter to try and prove the suicide was murder was the murderer. Why would they do that? The police and the coroner had declared it a suicide so why bother to attempt to change that? It's all rather confusing. Best to enjoy the acting and not the plot.