
Vertigo(1958)
A retired San Francisco detective suffering from acrophobia investigates the strange activities of an old friend's wife, all the while becoming dangerously obsessed with her.


“How many times can you die for love?”
In 1949, composer Roman Strauss is executed for the murder of his wife. In 1990s Los Angeles, a detective comes across a mute amnesiac woman who is somehow linked to the Strauss murder.

Kenneth Branagh
Roman Strauss / Mike Church

Emma Thompson
Margaret Strauss / Grace

Derek Jacobi
Franklyn Madson

Andy Garcia
Gray Baker

Wayne Knight
Pete Dugan

Robin Williams
Cozy Carlisle

Richard Easton
Father Timothy

Jo Anderson
Sister Madeleine / Starlet

Hanna Schygulla
Inga

Campbell Scott
Doug O'Malley
Dead Again is a mystery, drama, crime, thriller, romance film released in 1991 exploring themes of amnesia, fortune teller, nightmare, san francisco, california, hypnosis, twist. Directed by Kenneth Branagh, it stars Kenneth Branagh, Emma Thompson, Derek Jacobi. In 1949, composer Roman Strauss is executed for the murder of his wife. In 1990s Los Angeles, a detective comes across a mute amnesiac woman who is somehow linked to the Strauss murder.
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