Jigsaw
Jigsaw

Movie spotlight

Jigsaw

1968
Movie
97 min
English

After inadvertently ingesting some sugar laced with LSD, a man wakes up with amnesia and in the middle of a murder plot.

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IMDb6.3/10
Director: Guy HamiltonGenres: Mystery, Thriller

Plot Summary

A British gentleman farmer is murdered, and his wife hires a private investigator to look into the crime. The investigator uncovers a complex web of deceit, blackmail, and hidden identities within the victim's family and business dealings. As he delves deeper, the investigator finds himself entangled in a dangerous game where no one is who they seem and everyone has something to hide.

Critical Reception

Jigsaw received a generally mixed to positive reception from critics upon its release. While some praised its suspenseful atmosphere and intricate plot, others found its pacing to be somewhat slow. Audiences generally appreciated the mystery elements and the performances of the cast.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its suspenseful and intricate mystery plot.

  • Stanley Baker's performance as the investigator was a highlight.

  • Some critics noted a deliberate, sometimes slow, pacing.

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Fun Fact

The film was based on the novel 'Night of the Jigsaw' by Edgar Lustgarten.

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