The last entry in his paranoia trilogy...from 1966. What if you could live your life over again?
Taken from a 1963 novel by David Ely, this follows the fate of a middle-aged businessman who leaves his old life behind, becomes Rock Hudson and finds that happiness/contentment comes from within.
Brilliantly put together. JF worked closely with James Wong Howe to create an unsettling experience...many fish eye shots, odd angles, pov. The film was a failure upon release but has since gained a devoted fan base and is now seen as one of the great innovative films that heralded Hollywood's second golden age.
Intelligent, disturbing, piercing social commentary.
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