The Man Who Finally Died. (1962)
Intriguing mystery thriller finely acted by a stalwart British cast - Stanley Baker, Peter Cushing, Eric Portman, Nigel Green, about a German born Englishman (Baker) who receives a call to return to his Bavarian ancestral home because his father had died. But he died twenty years ago... didn't he?
The Man Who Finally Died has a great initial premise but by the resolve had become far too convoluted for it's own good, making earlier moments of intrigue wholly unnecessary. That said it's still a very entertaining film and whilst the ride is better than the final denouement it's still a ride well worth taking.
The lovely looking Network dvd is well worth picking up and is recommended to fans of British films.
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