
Detour(1945)
The life of Al Roberts, a pianist in a New York nightclub, turns into a nightmare when he decides to hitchhike to Los Angeles to visit his girlfriend.



James Mason
Nicholas Cunningham

Ann Todd
Francesca Cunningham

Herbert Lom
Dr. Larsen

Hugh McDermott
Peter Gay

Albert Lieven
Maxwell Leyden

Yvonne Owen
Susan Brook

David Horne
Dr. Kendall

Manning Whiley
Dr. Irving
Grace Allardyce
Nurse

John Slater
James
The Seventh Veil is a music, drama film released in 1945 exploring themes of amnesia, film noir, pianist. Directed by Compton Bennett, it stars James Mason, Ann Todd, Herbert Lom. A concert pianist with amnesia fights to regain her memory.
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