Frantic
Frantic is a 1988 American-French neo-noir mystery thriller film directed by Roman Polanski. The film stars Harrison Ford and Emmanuelle Seigner. The screenplay was written by Polanski, Gérard Brach, and Robert Towne. The film's music was composed by Ennio Morricone.
Plot[edit | edit source]
The story follows Dr. Richard Walker (Harrison Ford), an American physician attending a medical conference in Paris, who becomes embroiled in a complex web of intrigue and danger after his wife, Sondra Walker, mysteriously disappears from their hotel room. As he searches for her, he uncovers a conspiracy involving espionage and international crime.
Cast[edit | edit source]
- Harrison Ford as Dr. Richard Walker
- Emmanuelle Seigner as Michelle
- Betty Buckley as Sondra Walker
- John Mahoney as Williams
- Jimmie Ray Weeks as Shaap
Production[edit | edit source]
The film was shot on location in Paris, France. Polanski's direction and the atmospheric cinematography by Witold Sobociński contribute to the film's tense and suspenseful mood. The film's score, composed by Ennio Morricone, enhances the overall sense of urgency and mystery.
Reception[edit | edit source]
Frantic received generally positive reviews from critics, who praised Ford's performance and Polanski's direction. The film has since gained a cult following and is considered a notable entry in the thriller genre.
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