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A woman is found murdered in a seaside house along the coast from Brighton in the county of East Sussex, England. Local D.I. Fred Fellows and D.S. Jim Wilks lead an investigation methodically following up leads and clues mostly in Brighton and Hove but also further afield. _-= Based on the novel "Sleep Long My Love" by Hillary Waugh and Inspired by the Brighton Trunk Murders of the late 1930's =-_
A mysterious woman, known only as 'The Doll', orchestrates a series of elaborate heists. When a detective investigates the disappearance of a wealthy industrialist, he uncovers a complex web of deception and murder tied to 'The Doll' and her intricate plans. The investigation leads him through a dangerous game of cat and mouse with the enigmatic criminal mastermind.
Jigsaw is a moderately engaging British thriller that benefits from its stylish direction and a suspenseful plot. While some critics found the narrative a bit convoluted, others praised its atmosphere and the performance of its cast, particularly its enigmatic villain. It's considered a solid, if not groundbreaking, entry in the genre from the early 1960s.
Praised for its atmospheric suspense and stylish presentation.
Noted for its intricate plot, though some found it occasionally hard to follow.
The performances, particularly of the lead actors, were generally well-received.
Google audience: Audience reception data is not readily available for this older film.
The film is notable for its use of early cinematic techniques to build suspense and its somewhat proto-feminist portrayal of a female antagonist in a male-dominated genre.
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This is quite a sophisticated little murder mystery that sees Jack Warner and Ronald Lewis team up to investigate the murder of a woman. As the title suggests, they start with a mess of clues and suspects and have to sift through the seedie...