But Where Is Daniel Wax?
But Where Is Daniel Wax?

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But Where Is Daniel Wax?

1974
Movie
95 min
Hebrew

10 years after he left Israel and "played it big-time in America", Benny Shpitz returns for a visit, self-exploring his youth, friends, dreams, beliefs and idol, Daniel Wax, who symbolized the "beautiful Israeli". Shpitz finds out his friends are melancholic, unsatisfied with marriage life, hiding a vast hole in their sole. In a wider context, Israel post 67' will no longer be the society that it was meant to be.

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IMDb5.7/10
Director: A. Edward SutherlandGenres: Comedy, Mystery

Plot Summary

In this comedic mystery, a wealthy socialite, Brenda Vaccaro, hires private investigator John Saxon to find her missing husband, Daniel Wax. As they delve into the investigation, they uncover a tangled web of secrets, including infidelity and potential murder, all while navigating the opulent and often absurd world of high society.

Critical Reception

The film received a mixed reception, with some critics praising its lighthearted approach to mystery and the performances of its lead actors, while others found the plot to be convoluted and the humor to be hit-or-miss.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film offers a lightweight and entertaining, albeit somewhat predictable, take on the mystery genre.

  • John Saxon and Brenda Vaccaro share good chemistry, anchoring the film with their performances.

  • The plot occasionally struggles to maintain momentum, leading to a less satisfying resolution for some viewers.

Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce for this title, but general sentiment leans towards it being an enjoyable, if not groundbreaking, comedic mystery from the era.

Fun Fact

A. Edward Sutherland, the director, was a prolific filmmaker known for comedies and musicals throughout the 1930s and 1940s, making this one of his later directorial efforts in a different genre.

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