Four Sided Triangle (1953): Cast, Plot & Where to Watch
Four Sided Triangle is a 1953 romantic sci-fi film directed by Terence Fisher, starring Barbara Payton as Lena / Helen, John Van Eyssen and Stephen Murray. It runs 1 hour 21 minutes. Stream it on Mometu.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 21m (81 min)
- Director
- Terence Fisher
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Hammer Film Productions
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Four Sided Triangle About?
The premise of Four Sided Triangle without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Under his spell, a woman lives two parallel lives. As children, Lena, Robin and Bill are inseparable, but years later Lena returns home and falls for Robin. Obsessed, Bill perfects a duplication technique to create an exact copy of the woman he cannot have, leading to tragic consequences for all three.
Four Sided Triangle Themes & Keywords
· 2 tags- psychotronic film
- based on novel
Where to Watch Four Sided Triangle
Stream it on Mometu. US availability and prices from JustWatch.
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Four Sided Triangle Cast & Characters
Barbara Payton leads the cast as Lena / Helen, with John Van Eyssen as Robin and Stephen Murray as Bill. Directed by Terence Fisher; 8 actors are credited in all.
- Director Terence Fisher
- Barbara Payton as Lena / Helen
- John Van Eyssen as Robin
- Stephen Murray as Bill
- James Hayter as Dr. Harvey
Also Starring in Four Sided Triangle
· 4 more- Kynaston Reeves Lord Grant
- John Stuart Solicitor
- Percy Marmont Sir Walter
- Edith Saville Lady Grant
Four Sided Triangle Plot Summary
What happens in Four Sided Triangle from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Dr Harvey, an old rural physician, breaks the fourth wall to relate an unusual occurrence that happened in his village. The bulk of the story unfolds through a long, reflective flashback, guiding the audience through a blend of quiet countryside life and a radical scientific experiment. The tale centers on longing, loyalty, and the strange consequences that arise when invention steps into human hearts.
Full summary
The whole story of Four Sided Triangle, scene by scene
Four Sided Triangle Trailers & Videos
5 videos: 1 trailer, 1 clip and 3 featurettes.
- Clip She Sees Her Own Clone… And It’s Terrifying!
- Featurette Barbara Payton Like You’ve Never Seen Her – The Role of Lena Explained
- Featurette Did Barbara Payton’s On-Screen Romances Mirror Her Real Life?
- Featurette The Sci-Fi Classic That Sank in War… TWICE!
How Well Do You Know Four Sided Triangle?
9 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 9
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- Question 9: not answered
Who is the rural physician that narrates the story by breaking the fourth wall?
Cars in Four Sided Triangle
2 cars on screen: the Rolls-Royce 20/25 h.p. and the 1949 Morris Minor Tourer.
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Rolls-Royce 20/25 h.p. Minor role -
1949 Morris Minor Tourer Background role
Four Sided Triangle Also Known As
2 alternative titles: “四面三角” and “Четырехсторонний треугольник”.
- Also known as
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- 四面三角
- Четырехсторонний треугольник
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Four Sided Triangle FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch and post-credit scenes of Four Sided Triangle, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Four Sided Triangle?
Four Sided Triangle runs 1 hour 21 minutes (81 minutes).
When was Four Sided Triangle released?
Four Sided Triangle was released on May 7, 1953.
Who directed Four Sided Triangle?
Four Sided Triangle was directed by Terence Fisher.
More films by Terence Fisher Who is in the cast of Four Sided Triangle?
Four Sided Triangle stars Barbara Payton as Lena / Helen, John Van Eyssen as Robin and Stephen Murray as Bill, among 8 credited actors.
Where can I watch Four Sided Triangle?
In the US, Four Sided Triangle is streaming on Mometu (availability from JustWatch).
Does Four Sided Triangle have a post-credit scene?
No. Four Sided Triangle has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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