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Paranoiac (1963)

80 min  -  Drama | Horror | Mystery  -   15 May 1963 (USA)
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Simon Ashby is a wealthy psychotic who is is coddled by his aunt in their palatial mansion outside of London... See full summary »

Director:

Freddie Francis

Writer:

Jimmy Sangster (screenplay), and 1 more credit »

Stars:

Janette Scott, Oliver Reed and Sheila Burrell
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Cast

Cast overview:
Janette Scott Janette Scott ...
Oliver Reed ...
Sheila Burrell Sheila Burrell ...
Aunt Harriet
Maurice Denham Maurice Denham ...
John Kossett
Alexander Davion Alexander Davion ...
Tony Ashby
Liliane Brousse Liliane Brousse ...
Françoise
Harold Lang Harold Lang ...
RAF Type
Arnold Diamond Arnold Diamond
John Bonney ...
Keith Kossett
John Stuart John Stuart ...
Williams
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Storyline

Simon Ashby is a wealthy psychotic who is is coddled by his aunt in their palatial mansion outside of London. One day, Ashby's long lost brother mysteriously arrives at the house, but events prove that he is an impostor, sent by Keith Kossett, son of the attorney for the family estate, who has been dipping into the family trust fund. Written by Wheeler Winston Dixon  

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Aunt | Impostor | Suicide Attempt | Murderer | Paranoia  | See more »

Taglines:

When it comes to love or murder ... there's no one as dangerous ... as the ... Paranoiac! See more »

Genres:

Drama | Horror | Mystery | Thriller

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Country:

UK

Language:

English

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Also Known As:

Dyo matia gemata tromo See more »

Filming Locations:

Isle of Purbeck, Dorset, England, UK

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Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1
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Trivia

Another version of Josephine Tey's novel "Brat Farrar" had appeared on Hammer's schedule as far back as 1952. See more »

Quotes

Simon Ashby: [stumbles through the door inebriated]
Aunt Harriet: Where have you been?
Simon Ashby: [smirk on his face] I've been drinking.
[Looks at the liquor on the bar in the entryway]
Simon Ashby: Now I need to drink some more.
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Version of Brat Farrar (1986) See more »