Mirage(1965) »

If you’re looking for a smart, moody, and deeply satisfying mystery, stop scrolling and track down a copy of Mirage . Just don’t expect to have all the answers until the very last frame.

Enter (played with perfect frantic energy by Gregory Peck ). He discovers he has no memory of the past two years. He doesn't know why people are trying to kill him, why he’s being followed by a mysterious "Costello," or why a woman he doesn’t recognize claims to be his lover. Why It Works Mirage(1965)

The black-and-white cinematography by Joseph MacDonald is stunning. It captures a "concrete jungle" version of Manhattan that feels both massive and claustrophobic. The Verdict If you’re looking for a smart, moody, and

The Ultimate 1960s Mind-Bender: Why You Need to Watch Mirage (1965) He discovers he has no memory of the past two years

Walter Matthau nearly steals the show as Caselle, a novice private eye who provides much-needed wit and humanity to the cold, clinical mystery.