Mirage
Mirage

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Mirage

1972
Movie
82 min
Spanish

A young man inherits a broken down estate at the edge of the Peruvian desert, with no explanation about the former owners or what had become of the once thriving house.

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IMDb6.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes58%
Director: Stuart RosenbergGenres: Mystery, Thriller

Plot Summary

David Stillwell, a wealthy and reclusive architect, wakes up with amnesia in a New York City hotel room. As he tries to piece together his identity, he discovers he's a suspect in the murder of a business partner and is entangled in a dangerous web of corporate espionage. With fragmented memories and mounting paranoia, David must uncover the truth about his past before he becomes the next victim.

Critical Reception

Mirage received mixed to positive reviews upon its release. Critics praised Paul Newman's performance and the film's suspenseful atmosphere, but some found the plot convoluted. Audiences were generally intrigued by the mystery and the noir-ish elements.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its stylish direction and strong lead performance.

  • The intricate plot was seen as both a strength and a weakness by critics.

  • Often noted for its tense, atmospheric quality and neo-noir undertones.

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Fun Fact

Paul Newman and Joanne Woodward, who play estranged spouses in the film, were actually married in real life at the time of filming.

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