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Blindfold (1966): Cast & Plot

Blindfold (1966) movie poster

Blindfold is a 1966 romantic thriller directed by Philip Dunne, starring Jack Warden as General George Pratt, Rock Hudson and Alejandro Rey. It runs 1 hour 42 minutes.

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Blindfold (1966) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 42m (102 min)
Director
Philip Dunne
Genres
Thriller , Romance , Comedy
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Blindfold About?

The premise of Blindfold without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

A government scientist undergoing psychoanalysis by Dr. Snow becomes the focus of an elaborate security scheme. General Pratt hides the scientist in a secret facility called Base X, and forces Dr. Snow to wear a blindfold whenever they are taken there, turning the operation into a sophisticated trap.

Blindfold Themes & Keywords

· 43 tags
  • espionage
  • psychiatrist
  • cold war
  • henchman
  • violence
  • vindication
  • reprisal
  • retribution
  • gunfire
  • gang member
  • gang leader
  • deception
+31 more
  • treachery
  • protective custody
  • cigarette smoking
  • slang
  • 1960s
  • wise cracking secretary
  • abduction
  • dumb detective
  • greed
  • nightclub
  • taxi driver
  • police captain
  • federal agent
  • redemption
  • held at gunpoint
  • bartender
  • woman in jeopardy
  • swamp hideout
  • emotionally disturbed person
  • emotionally disturbed man
  • mass confusion
  • security chief
  • spy
  • psychologist
  • mad scientist
  • scientist
  • government agent
  • brainwashing
  • secret agent
  • police detective
  • blindfold
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Cast & crew

Blindfold Cast & Characters

Jack Warden leads the cast as General George Pratt, with Rock Hudson as Dr. Bartholomew Snow and Alejandro Rey as Arthur Vincenti. Directed by Philip Dunne; 18 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in Blindfold

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Plot

Blindfold Plot Summary

What happens in Blindfold from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 11 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

In a tense, secrecy-driven mission during a period of heightened national security, General Pratt, Jack Warden, enlists the help of Dr. Bartholomew Snow, Rock Hudson, a renowned psychiatrist, to assist the U.S. government with a delicate and covert operation. The aim is to quietly manage a case that could have wide implications if exposed to the public eye.

Full summary

The whole story of Blindfold, scene by scene

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Quiz

How Well Do You Know Blindfold?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

Question 1 of 10

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Which actor plays the psychiatrist Dr. Bartholomew Snow?

Cars

Cars in Blindfold

60 cars on screen, including the Boyertown Merchandiser and the 1963 Ford Country Sedan.

All 60 cars
  • Boyertown Merchandiser in Blindfold Boyertown Merchandiser Important role
  • 1963 Ford Country Sedan in Blindfold 1963 Ford Country Sedan Important role
  • 1962 Chevrolet Impala Wagon in Blindfold 1962 Chevrolet Impala Wagon Minor role
  • 1965 Dodge Coronet in Blindfold 1965 Dodge Coronet Minor role
Details

Blindfold Also Known As

12 alternative titles, including “Les yeux bandés” and “Med förbundna ögon”.

Also known as
  • Les yeux bandés
  • Med förbundna ögon
  • New York Express
  • L'affare Blindfold
  • Misión secreta
  • С привързани очи
  • Blindebuk
  • С завязанными глазами
  • چشم بسته
  • De Olhos Vendados
  • Naslepo
  • 谍影障目

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FAQ

Blindfold FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Blindfold, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Blindfold?

Blindfold runs 1 hour 42 minutes (102 minutes).

When was Blindfold released?

Blindfold was released on May 23, 1966.

Who directed Blindfold?

Blindfold was directed by Philip Dunne.

More films by Philip Dunne

Who is in the cast of Blindfold?

Blindfold stars Jack Warden as General George Pratt, Rock Hudson as Dr. Bartholomew Snow and Alejandro Rey as Arthur Vincenti, among 18 credited actors.

Does Blindfold have a post-credit scene?

No. Blindfold has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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