Goodbye Gemini 1970

Horror

Thriller

Drama

Runtime

89 mins

Language

English

Directed by

Alan Gibson

Made by

Josef Shaftel Productions

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Goodbye Gemini Plot Summary

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Jacki and Julian Dewar, a pair of fraternal twins, arrive by bus in London during their spring break from university, while their father remains in Mexico on business. They dive into the city’s underground party scene, bouncing between clubs and strip bars, always accompanied by Jacki’s teddy bear Agamemnon, a strange sort of father figure they both openly regard. At one club they meet Clive, a small-time pimp who survives by ingratiating himself with the wealthy and well-connected. Clive quickly ingratiates himself to Jacki, while Clive’s sometimes girlfriend Denise tries to seduce Julian. He rebuffs her, intent on pursuing an incestuous closeness with Jacki, convinced that he and his sister form two halves of a single hive mind and that their bond justifies a taboo expression of their connection.

It becomes clear that Clive is using the twins’ house as a hideout from a gangster to whom he owes a large gambling debt. One night, after Jacki rejects Julian’s advances, Clive drugs them with whiskey and marijuana and takes Julian to a brothel that houses his personal “Circus”—a secretive troupe of transvestite prostitutes who work for him. On Clive’s orders, two of the prostitutes forcibly assault Julian, and Clive photographs the acts. Clive then tries to blackmail Julian with the incriminating images to pay off his debts. Meanwhile, Denise tells Jacki that Clive has a history of raping and blackmailing men, and in some cases selling them into sexual slavery when they could not meet his demands. That night, Jacki consoles Julian, assuring him that their connection remains intact despite what has happened.

The following night, the twins convince a drunken Clive that he cannot tell them apart. He agrees, and they transform the room into a ritual space—setting up an altar for Agamemnon and wrapping themselves in modified bed sheets to resemble ceremonial robes. When Clive falters in telling them apart, the twins fatally stab him with Jacki’s antique Tantōs. In the ensuing violence, Agamemnon is cut in half, and the sight drives Jacki to a breakdown, forcing her to flee while Julian remains behind.

Jacki is found semi-catatonic on a dock by James Harrington-Smith, a member of parliament who recognizes her from a party. Amnesia takes hold as she recuperates at James’s flat, trying to reconstruct the night of Clive’s death. Her discovery of Clive’s body during a return home triggers a citywide manhunt, and James lies to the police about Jacki’s whereabouts that night, effectively shifting the blame entirely onto Julian.

As the plot unfolds, Jacki deduces that Julian has sought refuge in the same hotel where Clive kept his Circus. She promises James that she will persuade him to surrender and will contact the police if she does not return within an hour. The confrontation between the twins grows increasingly strained as Julian’s mind frays, convinced that their problems stem from a denial of their incestuous bond, which he believes would sanctify their uniqueness to the world. James, wary of a political scandal tied to the twins, opts to stay silent rather than alert the authorities.

Jacki nevertheless attempts to guide Julian toward escape from London, planning to reunite with James once she has located Julian and learned his whereabouts. The tension peaks as Julian, consumed by paranoia and delusion, attacks Jacki and chokes the life out of her. In a final moment of clarity, a grieving Julian mutters an apology to the dead Jacki, then extinguishes the room’s pilot light and ends his own life by gassing himself to death.

Goodbye Gemini Timeline

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Arrival in London and the underground nightlife

Jacki and Julian Dewar arrive in London for spring break and immediately dive into the city's underground party scene. They hit clubs and strip bars, embracing the reckless freedom of their new surroundings. Agamemnon, Jacki's teddy bear, is treated as a father figure who accompanies them on this reckless journey.

Spring break; night of arrival London, England

First encounter with Clive

They meet Clive, a small-time pimp who survives by ingratiating himself with the wealthy. Clive quickly endears himself to Jacki, while Denise attempts to seduce Julian. Julian views his sister as a hive-mind partner and imagines incest as a natural expression of their closeness.

First night in London London club

Clive uses the twins' house to hide from a gangster

It becomes apparent that Clive is using the twins' house as a hideout from a gangster he owes a large gambling debt to. The twins' carefree world collides with a real criminal threat as their home turns into a dangerous refuge.

Days after arrival Twins' house in London

Brothel trip and assault

After Jacki rejects Julian's advances, Clive drugs him and takes them to his Circus brothel where his group of transvestite prostitutes work. Two of the prostitutes are raped, and Clive photographs the assault to use as blackmail against Julian.

That night Circus brothel (Clive's facility)

Denise reveals Clive's predatory pattern

Denise reveals that Clive has raped and blackmailed other men and has even sold some into sexual slavery when they couldn't pay. Jacki is shocked to learn the depth of Clive's criminal and predatory world.

Following the brothel incident Clive's residence / party setting

Jacki reassures Julian

Jacki comforts Julian after the assault and tells him that their relationship has not changed. The twins cling to each other amid the growing danger surrounding them.

After the brothel incident Their lodging/hotel room

Murder of Clive and ritual aftermath

The twins stage a ritual to outwit Clive during a drunken bet about who they are. They dress the room in ceremonial robes and an altar for Agamemnon, and when Clive hesitates, they stab him to death with Jacki's Tantō blades. Agamemnon is cut in half, and Jacki suffers a nervous breakdown, fleeing the scene.

The night after the brothel incident Clive's house/room

Jacki found on the dock and begins recovery

Jacki is discovered on a London dock, semi-catatonic, by Member of Parliament James Harrington-Smith, who recognizes her from a party. He brings her to his flat where she slowly recovers and pieces together what happened. Her amnesia and the murder trigger a citywide response that affects both twins.

Shortly after Clive's death London dock; James Harrington-Smith's flat

Citywide manhunt and political cover

The discovery of Clive's body triggers a citywide manhunt for both twins. James lies to the police about Jacki's whereabouts, shifting blame away from her and onto Julian.

Following Jacki's recovery James Harrington-Smith's flat / city

Jacki tracks Julian to the Circus hotel

Jacki deduces that Julian has gone into hiding at the same hotel where Clive kept his Circus. She tells James that she will try to coax him to surrender and promises to call the police if he doesn't return within an hour.

During the search for Julian Circus hotel

Confrontation at the Circus hotel

Jacki confronts Julian; his mental state deteriorates as he clings to the idea that their incest would grant them worldwide 'specialness.' The exchange heightens paranoia and reveals the depth of Julian's break from reality.

During the confrontation Circus hotel

James decides not to involve the police

James, fearing political scandal from any ties to the twins, decides not to call the police. He struggles with the pressure to keep quiet while the city hunts them.

After the confrontation James Harrington-Smith's flat

Jacki plans Julian's escape

Jacki attempts to convince Julian that she will help him escape London and return to James with information about his whereabouts. The plan underscores the widening rift and the collapse of trust between the siblings.

Immediately before the final act Circus hotel vicinity

Fatal climax: Jacki killed, Julian dies

Julian attacks Jacki and crushes her windpipe, killing her in a brutal moment. In a final act of clarity, he apologizes to Jacki, then shuts off the room's pilot light and gasses himself to death.

Final moments of the story Hotel room

Goodbye Gemini Characters

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Jacki Dewar (Judy Geeson)

Twin sister of Julian who dives into London’s nightlife with a rebellious streak. She treats Agamemnon as a father figure and navigates peril with a mix of charm and vulnerability. After Clive’s death, Jacki’s mind unravels and she ultimately becomes a casualty of the escalating danger.

🎭 Twin 🩸 Survivor 🔪 Killer

Julian Dewar (Martin Potter)

Twin brother whose perception of themselves as a single hive mind fuels incest fantasy and reckless decisions. His grip on reality weakens as the plot spirals toward murder, and his actions culminate in killing Jacki before he dies by self-inflicted gas.

🧠 Twin 💀 Obsessed 🔪 Killer

Clive Landseer (Alexis Kanner)

A small-time pimp who hides from debtors in Jacki and Julian’s house and runs a brothel ‘Circus’ of transvestite prostitutes. He uses blackmail to extend his influence, and his manipulation paves the way for the twins’ tragedy.

💰 Manipulator 🃏 Gambler 🔒 Blackmailer

Denise Pryce-Fletcher (Marian Diamond)

Clive’s ally who betrays trust by revealing his plans and exposing others. She is complicit in the cycle of coercion and exploitation that entangles the twins, contributing to the sense of danger in Clive’s world.

🗣️ Informant 🫶 Betrayer 🕳️ Coercion

James Harrington-Smith (Michael Redgrave)

A member of Parliament who shelters Jacki and helps her recover, fearing the political fallout of the twins’ crimes. He lies to the police to protect the twins, highlighting the intersection of politics, media, and crime.

🏛️ Politician 👤 Protector 🎭 Masked motives

Detective Inspector Kingsley (Peter Jeffrey)

The police investigator connected to the murder case, navigating the complex web of clues and the political sensitivities surrounding the twins’ actions. He faces conflicting pressures as the case unfolds.

🕵️ Investigator 🗺️ Investigation ⚖️ Justice

Agamemnon

Jacki’s teddy bear, revered as a father figure by the twins and a recurring symbol of protection and ritual in their world. It is physically harmed in the course of events, underscoring the fragility of their bond.

🧸 Symbol 🪄 Ritual 🕯️ Obsession

Goodbye Gemini Settings

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Location

London, United Kingdom

The film unfolds in London, centering on its vibrant underground party scene and the clubs that orbit it. The twins navigate a world where glamour and danger coexist, including a house used to hide criminals. The city becomes a backdrop for a citywide pursuit that blurs the line between spectacle and threat.

🌃 London nightlife 🎭 Underground culture 🔎 Crime and secrecy

Goodbye Gemini Themes

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Dual Identity

Jacki and Julian are themselves two halves of a single psyche, treating their closeness as a shared essence. The plot blurs individuality, making it unclear who is steering their fate as they move through seductive and dangerous situations. The ritualized bedroom 'altar' and the eventual murder underscore how their bond becomes a weapon.

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Power and Exploitation

Clive leverages debt, blackmail and sexual coercion to control others, revealing the vicious underbelly of nightlife. Denise exposes the manipulations, highlighting how vulnerability is commodified. The pursuit of money and status crosses moral boundaries, leaving ruin in its wake.

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Glamour vs Danger

The film juxtaposes glittering club scenes with brutal acts and exploitation, showing how allure shields a predatory underworld. Agamemnon the bear becomes a haunting symbol of protection and loss amid the chaos. The city’s bright lights mask the violence and fear simmering beneath.

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Memory and Guilt

Jacki’s amnesia and Julian’s mounting paranoia drive the investigation of what happened the night of Clive’s death. The memory gaps fuel uncertainty and misdirection, escalating the tension. Guilt shifts as James manipulates information to protect his position, complicating justice.

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In the luminous haze of the Age of Aquarius, London throbs with the restless energy of Swinging Sixties decadence, a playground of neon clubs, endless parties, and a promise of endless possibility. Into this kaleidoscope drift Julian and his fraternal twin Jackie, inseparable companions whose lives have always moved in perfect synchrony. Their jet‑setting streak carries them from university corridors to the capital’s underground, where the city’s glittering façade masks a maze of hidden desires and whispered confidences.

The twins’ connection is both their greatest strength and the source of an intoxicating tension that flavors every encounter. They share everything—dreams, romances, and a private language known only to them—creating a bond that feels almost mythic in its intimacy. Amid the swirl of hedonistic crowds, they catch the eye of a charismatic, predatory hustler and his enigmatic companion, two figures whose magnetic pull promises thrills that match the twins’ own daring appetites.

London itself becomes a character, its smoky rooms and pulsing music forming a sensual backdrop that both celebrates and challenges the siblings’ unity. The vibe is one of liberated excess tempered by an undercurrent of danger, as the twins navigate a world where pleasure and peril are often indistinguishable. Their effortless glide through the city’s nocturnal landscape hints at a deeper current of secrets waiting to surface.

As the night deepens, the pair find their perfect alignment tested by forces that threaten to unravel the seamless tapestry of their shared existence. The allure of the hustler’s world and the subtle fractures it exposes within the twins set the stage for a tense, atmospheric journey—one where the line between devotion and obsession blurs, and every choice reverberates through their intertwined lives.

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