Someone Behind the Door
| Someone Behind the Door | |
|---|---|
 Film poster | |
| Directed by | Nicolas Gessner |
| Produced by | Raymond Danon |
| Written by |
Marc Behm Nicolas Gessner Jacques Robert Lorenzo Ventavoli |
| Starring |
Charles Bronson Anthony Perkins Jill Ireland |
| Music by | Georges Garvarentz |
| Cinematography | Pierre Lhomme |
| Edited by | Victoria Mercanton |
Production company |
Lira Films |
Release dates | 15 September 1971 (USA premiere) |
Running time | 97 minutes |
| Country | France |
| Language | English |
Someone Behind the Door is a French film directed by Nicolas Gessner. The original French title was Quelqu'un derrière la porte, and in the UK it was twice retitled as Two Minds For Murder (theatrical title) and Brainkill (VHS title). The film was shot on location in Folkestone, England.[1]
Plot
A neurosurgeon hires an amnesiac to murder his wife, believing that the man will have no memory of what he had done, providing him a perfect alibi.
Principal cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Charles Bronson | The Stranger |
| Anthony Perkins | Laurence Jeffries |
| Jill Ireland | Frances Jeffries |
| Henri Garcin | Paul Damien |
| Adriano Magistretti | Andrew |
| Agathe Natanson | Lucy |
Filming
Almost all of the film was shot at various locations in Folkestone. Key locations include Folkestone Harbour and Beach.[2]