Mirage
Mirage

Mirage

1965Movie109 minEnglish

After a blackout in his office building, accountant David Stillwell emerges outside to find out a man he did not know either jumped or was pushed out a window to his death — and that he can't remember the past two years of his life. Enlisting the help of a rookie private eye and a reluctant old flame, Stillwell uncovers the mystery detail by unexpected detail.

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IMDb7.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes78%
Metacritic65/100
Google Users85%
Director: Edward DmytrykGenres: Mystery, Thriller, Film Noir

Plot Summary

A man suffering from amnesia, David Gurney, wakes up to find himself implicated in the murder of his employer and the theft of millions of dollars. As he desperately tries to piece together his past and clear his name, he finds himself entangled in a complex web of deceit and danger, with shadowy figures seemingly determined to silence him permanently. He must uncover the truth behind the missing money and the true identity of the killer before he becomes the next victim.

Critical Reception

Mirage received generally positive reviews from critics, who praised its suspenseful plot, stylish direction, and strong performances, particularly from Gregory Peck. While not a massive box office hit, it has since gained a reputation as a well-crafted and engaging thriller that holds up well over time.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its intricate and suspenseful plot filled with twists and turns.
  • Gregory Peck's performance as the amnesiac protagonist was widely lauded.
  • The film's noir atmosphere and direction were noted as strengths.

Google audience: Audiences found 'Mirage' to be a gripping and intelligent thriller that successfully builds suspense. Many appreciated the complex mystery and Gregory Peck's compelling portrayal of a man lost in his own identity.

Fun Fact

The film's intricate plot and themes of mistaken identity and psychological suspense are often compared to Alfred Hitchcock's thrillers, although it was not directed by him.

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CinemaSerf

CinemaSerf

Edward Dmytryk is trying his hand at a bit of Alfred Hitchcock in this superior thriller about "Stillwell" (Gregory Peck). This rather mild mannered accountant is all of a sudden on a death list? Why? Well neither he, nor we, have a clue - ...
John Chard

John Chard

Myriad Maze of Mental Mirages. Mirage is directed by Edward Dmytryk and adapted by Peter Stone from a book written by Howard Fast. It stars Gregory Peck, Diane Baker, Walter Matthau, Kevin McCarthy, Leif Erickson and George Kennedy. Musi...