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Taste of Excitement (1969)

"Someone... was playing a murderous game with her sanity... and her life"

5.919691h 35mEN
DramaMysteryThriller

Directed by Don Sharp

Rating

5.9/10

Runtime

1h 35m

Language

EN

Release

November 1, 1969

Director

Don Sharp

Overview

A man has been killed on the Dover/Boulogne car ferry. What is the connection between him and the attempts being made to kill Jane Kerrell, a young girl in her early twenties? As she speeds through the French countryside to the South of France, several attempts are made on her life as she is deliber...

Cast

Eva Renzi

Eva Renzi

Jane Kerrell

Peter Bowles

Peter Bowles

Guardi

David Buck

David Buck

Paul Hedley

Peter Vaughan

Peter Vaughan

Inspector Malling

Paul Hubschmid

Paul Hubschmid

Herr Beiber

Sophie Hardy

Sophie Hardy

Michela

Kay Walsh

Kay Walsh

Miss Barrow

Francis Matthews

Francis Matthews

Mr. Breese

George Pravda

George Pravda

Dr. Forla

Introduction

In this latest movie review, we dive deep into Taste of Excitement (1969), exploring its intricate plot and standout performances that have everyone talking.

A man has been killed on the Dover/Boulogne car ferry. What is the connection between him and the attempts being made to kill Jane Kerrell, a young girl in her early twenties? As she speeds through the French countryside to the South of France, several attempts are made on her life as she is deliberately forced off the road by another car. But when she reports these attempts, the local Cap Ferrat Police Inspector and the sinister psychiatrist, Dr. Forla believe these attempts are in her imagination and Dr Forla, concludes that Jane is mentally disturbed. At her wits end Jane finds an ally in the young English painter, Paul Hedley who finally believes her life is in danger following an attempt to murder him. When Inspector Malling of Scotland Yard and Mr. Breese arrive in Cap Ferrat trying to uncover the connection between Jane and the murdered man on the ferry, this thrilling puzzle of international intrigue begins to unravel against the backdrop of the French Riviera.

🛑 Story ExplainedSpoiler Warning

Our story explained section breaks down the complex narrative of Taste of Excitement. The full story follows a progression that challenges typical tropes, leading to a climax that requires careful analysis.

🏆 Final Verdict

5 / 5 Stars

A triumphant piece of cinema that blends gripping narrative with breathtaking visuals.

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