Psyche 59 (1964): Cast & Plot
Psyche 59 is a 1964 mystery drama directed by Alexander Singer, starring Patricia Neal as Alison Crawford, Curd Jürgens and Beatrix Lehmann. It runs 1 hour 34 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 34m (94 min)
- Director
- Alexander Singer
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Columbia Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Psyche 59 About?
The premise of Psyche 59 without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
The screen prowls the lonely place where lust hides! An industrialist’s wife tries to remember the shocking sight that made her blind.
Psyche 59 Themes & Keywords
· 11 tags- wife
- horse
- temporary blindness
- sister sister relationship
- falling off horse
- blindness
- based on novel
- scissors
- rose
- knitting
- horseback riding
Psyche 59 Cast & Characters
Patricia Neal leads the cast as Alison Crawford, with Curd Jürgens as Eric Crawford and Beatrix Lehmann as Mrs. Crawford. Directed by Alexander Singer; 7 actors are credited in all.
- Director Alexander Singer
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Patricia Neal as Alison Crawford - Curd Jürgens as Eric Crawford
- Beatrix Lehmann as Mrs. Crawford
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Ian Bannen as Paul
Also Starring in Psyche 59
· 3 more- Samantha Eggar Robin
- Elspeth March Mme. Valadier
- Sandra Leo Susan
More from Alexander Singer
More films directed by Alexander Singer: Time Travelers, Captain Apache, Love Has Many Faces and A Cold Wind in August.
Psyche 59 Plot Summary
What happens in Psyche 59 from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 5-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Alison Patricia Neal appears to lead a contented life as a wife and mother to two daughters, despite the fact that she is blind. Her blindness resulted from a fall during pregnancy, but she is supported by her devoted husband, Eric Crawford, a reputable London businessman, along with her elderly French maid and a close family friend named Paul. Alison’s sense of normalcy is challenged when her younger sister, Robin Samantha Eggar, returns to their family home, bringing with her an air of flirtation and trouble.
Full summary
The whole story of Psyche 59, scene by scene
Psyche 59 Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Psyche 59.
How Well Do You Know Psyche 59?
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 2: not answered
- Question 3: not answered
- Question 4: not answered
- Question 5: not answered
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- Question 8: not answered
- Question 9: not answered
What is the main physical condition that Alison suffers from in the film?
Cars in Psyche 59
11 cars on screen, including the 1960 Jaguar XK 150 and the 1963 Lancia Flaminia.
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1960 Jaguar XK 150 Minor role -
1963 Lancia Flaminia Minor role -
1961 Vauxhall Cresta Minor role -
1960 Austin Mini Van Background role
Psyche 59 Also Known As
2 alternative titles: “Das Verlangen” and “丈夫妻子小姨”.
- Also known as
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- Das Verlangen
- 丈夫妻子小姨
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Psyche 59 FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Psyche 59, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Psyche 59?
Psyche 59 runs 1 hour 34 minutes (94 minutes).
When was Psyche 59 released?
Psyche 59 was released on April 29, 1964.
Who directed Psyche 59?
Psyche 59 was directed by Alexander Singer.
More films by Alexander Singer Who is in the cast of Psyche 59?
Psyche 59 stars Patricia Neal as Alison Crawford, Curd Jürgens as Eric Crawford and Beatrix Lehmann as Mrs. Crawford, among 7 credited actors.
Does Psyche 59 have a post-credit scene?
No. Psyche 59 has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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