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The Third Secret (1964)

The Third Secret is a British psychological mystery-thriller directed by Charles Crichton and released in 1964. The film stars Stephen Boyd, Jack Hawkins, Richard Attenborough, Diane Cilento, and Pamela Franklin.
The story begins when a respected London psychoanalyst, Dr. Leo Whitset, is found dying from a gunshot wound. Although the authorities rule his death a suicide, his teenage daughter Catherine refuses to believe it. She asks Alex Stedman, an American television commentator and one of her father's former patients, to investigate the case. As Alex digs deeper, he discovers that several of the doctor's patients were hiding dark personal secrets, leading him into a complex psychological mystery filled with suspense and unexpected revelations.

* Stephen Boyd as Alex Stedman
* Pamela Franklin as Catherine Whitset
* Jack Hawkins as Sir Frederick Belline
* Richard Attenborough as Alfred Price-Gorham
* Diane Cilento as Anne Tanner
* Judi Dench as Miss Humphries (one of her earliest film appearances)

* The film was shot in black-and-white CinemaScope, giving it a distinctive noir atmosphere. (
* Its famous theme is expressed through the line: “The first secret is what we don't tell people, the second secret is what we don't tell ourselves, and the third secret is the truth.”
* The movie combines psychological drama, mystery, and thriller elements, focusing on hidden truths and the complexity of the human mind.

Short Review

*The Third Secret* is an intriguing and atmospheric mystery that explores guilt, deception, and mental health. While its slow-paced investigation may not appeal to everyone, fans of classic British thrillers and psychological dramas will appreciate its intelligent story, strong performances, and suspenseful mood.

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