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Blindfold

  • 19661966
  • ApprovedApproved
  • 1h 42m
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6.2/10
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Claudia Cardinale, Rock Hudson, and Guy Stockwell in Blindfold (1966)
A New York psychiatrist is solicited by government agents in connection with a former patient of his who also happens to be a scientist wanted by certain foreign powers.
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A New York psychiatrist is solicited by government agents in connection with a former patient of his who also happens to be a scientist wanted by certain foreign powers.A New York psychiatrist is solicited by government agents in connection with a former patient of his who also happens to be a scientist wanted by certain foreign powers.A New York psychiatrist is solicited by government agents in connection with a former patient of his who also happens to be a scientist wanted by certain foreign powers.
IMDb RATING
6.2/10
914
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
32,840
8,749
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    • Director
      • Philip Dunne
    • Writers
      • Philip Dunne(screenplay)
      • W.H. Menger(screenplay)
      • Lucille Fletcher(novel "Blindfold")
    • Stars
      • Rock Hudson
      • Claudia Cardinale
      • Jack Warden
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    • Director
      • Philip Dunne
    • Writers
      • Philip Dunne(screenplay)
      • W.H. Menger(screenplay)
      • Lucille Fletcher(novel "Blindfold")
    • Stars
      • Rock Hudson
      • Claudia Cardinale
      • Jack Warden
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    • 19User reviews
    • 9Critic reviews

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    Claudia Cardinale, Rock Hudson, and Philip Dunne in Blindfold (1966)
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    Claudia Cardinale and Rock Hudson in Blindfold (1966)
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    Rock Hudson in Blindfold (1966)
    Rock Hudson in Blindfold (1966)
    Rock Hudson in Blindfold (1966)
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    Rock Hudson
    Rock Hudson
    • Dr. Bartholomew Snow
    Claudia Cardinale
    Claudia Cardinale
    • Vicky Vincenti
    Jack Warden
    Jack Warden
    • General Prat
    Guy Stockwell
    Guy Stockwell
    • James Fitzpatrick
    Brad Dexter
    Brad Dexter
    • Detective Harrigan
    Anne Seymour
    Anne Seymour
    • Smitty
    Alejandro Rey
    Alejandro Rey
    • Arthur Vincenti
    Hari Rhodes
    Hari Rhodes
    • Captain Davis
    Vito Scotti
    Vito Scotti
    • Michaelangelo Vincenti
    Angela Clarke
    Angela Clarke
    • Lavinia Vincenti
    John Megna
    John Megna
    • Mario Vincenti
    Paul Comi
    Paul Comi
    • Barker
    Ned Glass
    Ned Glass
    • Lippy
    Mort Mills
    Mort Mills
    • Homburg
    Jack De Mave
    • Homburg
    Robert F. Simon
    Robert F. Simon
    • Police Lieutenant
    • (as Robert Simon)
    Norman Alden
    Norman Alden
    • Sailor
    • (uncredited)
    Barry Cahill
    Barry Cahill
    • CIA Agent on Phone
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Philip Dunne
    • Writers
      • Philip Dunne(screenplay)
      • W.H. Menger(screenplay)
      • Lucille Fletcher(novel "Blindfold")
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    • Trivia
      After being kidnapped and blindfolded, Rock Hudson (I) is driven past a lake with a gaggle of geese nearby. He later thinks this was the sound of the guests at a cocktail party--until he retraces his route and discovers the actual source of the sounds. This idea was borrowed by the producers of Sneakers (1992) when Robert Redford (I) is kidnapped, blindfolded and also thinks the sound of the geese he passed while blindfolded were people at a cocktail party.
    • Goofs
      Vicky drives the van into a lake thinking it's not deep, she steps out and is up to her neck in water. Bartholomew jumps out and the water is up to his armpits. Seeing a boy approaching he scrambles up the bank and runs to the boy but now only his sleeves and chest look wet. Vicky comes up behind him and there's no water dripping off her. After speaking to the boy they turn and run past the camera and you can see that they're now both dry.
    • Quotes

      Dr. Bartholomew Snow: [On the phone with fiancé number six] She said what? She said all psychiatrists are nuts, did she? Well, let me tell you something about your mother...

      [She hangs up]

    • Connections
      Featured in Discovering Film: Claudia Cardinale (2015)

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    6/10
    Some humor, a little action, and slight mystery in this espionage "thriller"
    "Blindfold" is based on a 1960 novel of the same title by Lucille Fletcher. Not having read the book, but from what little I could find out about it, my guess is that it was a straight mystery story of espionage, crime and action. In other words, no comedy. This film is billed as a comedy first, and with its opening and script it's obviously intended to be that. Rock Hudson's New York psychiatrist, Dr. Bartholomew Snow, is about to lose fiancé number six and get number seven. Where the action and skullduggery get a little heavy, one might begin to wonder about this; but then a light touch appears. So, there are things like a mule to ride through a swamp, mannequins that serve as decoys, and such.

    Some reviewers saw similarity to Hitchcock thrillers. I'll grant a little bit of a touch of Hitchcock, but it would be a far stretch to compare this with the likes of "North by Northwest." One thing that stood out is this film's bit of satire. The scenes with Dr. Snow trying to get through the various American security and intelligence agencies and running into brick walls are funny.

    Most of the characters have something about them that doesn't appear too serious, so the humorous undertone of the film is always apparent, even in the kidnapping and interrogation scenes. So, this never gets to the point of a griping mystery or very exciting action thriller. The romance aspect is almost an afterthought. There isn't much chance for that to take hold with all the scurrying about that goes on.

    The screenplay seems a little choppy or disjointed in a couple of places. The cast are all good, but no one stands out as above average. Anne Seymour, as Dr. Snow's receptionist and secretary, Smitty, provides half the humor. She seemed to have an air of enjoying or having fun making the movie. The action or thrill scenes are okay and somewhat interesting, but really quite lame or tame compared even to the standard fare.

    This isn't a film to watch if one is looking for lots of laughs or a comedy to enjoy. Or if one wants an edge-of-seat mystery or fast and furious action thriller. Rock Hudson and Claudia Cardinale are in other films that have very good comedy. And Bruce Willis or Tom Cruise would have a slew of edge-of-seat action films one might choose. But, for a rainy afternoon or relaxing evening, fans of these actors at least might enjoy this film.

    Here are the best lines in the movie.

    Dr. Bartholomew Snow, on the phone with fiancé number six, "She said what? She said all psychiatrists are nuts, did she? Well, let me tell you something about your mother..." She hangs up.

    Smitty, "Oh, um, you'll like Mr. Fitzpatrick - typical Madison avenue syndrome." Dr. Snow, "I'll make the diagnosis, Miss Smith." Smitty, "Yes, doctor."

    Dr. Snow, with maudlin music in the background, "Miss Smith - just because I have suffered several disappointments, you seem to be under the impression that I am intolerably shallow. On the contrary, it is precisely the warmth of my emotions that causes all these... difficulties. Mine's a... tender spirit... Eager for love.... Easily Wounded." Smitty, who has been working on records at her desk, "Yes, doctor. Just don't bleed on the rug."
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    • Release date
      • November 7, 1966 (United Kingdom)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Languages
      • Italian
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Zavezanih ociju
    • Filming locations
      • Silver Springs - 5656 E. Silver Springs Boulevard, Ocala, Florida, USA
    • Production company
      • 7 Pictures
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 42 minutes
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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