The Strange Awakening
“Their motive Greed! Their Method Murder!”
Synopsis
Peter Chance suffers a blow to the head and wakes up with amnesia in a luxurious home, where a doctor and several women tell him he's a missing heir who's inherited millions. But Peter soon suspects something is not quite right with their story. He sets out to learn the truth before he's forced to sign a document that purportedly finalizes the transfer of the estate. This drama is based on Hugh Wheeler's novel Puzzle for Fiends.
Top Cast
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Lex Barker
Peter Chance
Carole Mathews
Selena Friend
Lisa Gastoni
Marny Friend
Nora Swinburne
Mrs. Friend
Peter Dyneley
Dr. Rene Normand
Joe Robinson
Sven
Malou Pantera
Isabella
Richard Molinas
Louis
John Serret
Commissaire Sagain
Stanley Maxted
Mr. Moffat
Monica Grey
Iris Chance
Yvonne Andre
Nun
Raf De La Torre
Mr. Petheridge
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 28, 1960
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Montgomery Tully
- Screenplay & Story
- J. McLaren Ross
- Original Title
- The Strange Awakening
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 19m
- Production Studios
- Merton Park Studios
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Montgomery Tully
J. McLaren Ross, Hugh Wheeler
Phil Grindrod
Geoffrey Muller
Alec C. Snowden
Department Leadership Roster
Montgomery Tully
Director
Alec C. Snowden
Producer
J. McLaren Ross
Screenplay
Geoffrey Muller
Editor
Phil Grindrod
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Strange Awakening
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What is The Strange Awakening about?
Peter Chance suffers a blow to the head and wakes up with amnesia in a luxurious home, where a doctor and several women tell him he's a missing heir who's inherited millions. But Peter soon suspects something is not quite right with their story. He sets out to learn the truth before he's forced to sign a document that purportedly finalizes the transfer of the estate. This drama is based on Hugh Wheeler's novel Puzzle for Fiends.
Who directed The Strange Awakening?
The Strange Awakening was directed by Montgomery Tully.
Who stars in The Strange Awakening?
The principal cast of The Strange Awakening includes Lex Barker, Carole Mathews, Lisa Gastoni, Nora Swinburne, Peter Dyneley.
When was The Strange Awakening released and how long is it?
The Strange Awakening was released in 1958 with a total runtime of 1h 19m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Strange Awakening?
The Strange Awakening holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).