Last Embrace
"It begins with an ancient warning. It ends at the edge of Niagara Falls. In between there are 5 murders. Solve the mystery. Or die trying."
Originally released in 1979. Last Embrace is a thriller/mystery film. directed by Jonathan Demme.
Starring Roy Scheider, Janet Margolin, and John Glover
Synopsis
Secret agent Harry Hannan suffers a mental breakdown when a botched mission in Mexico results in the death of his wife. He is sent to a mental asylum, after which he eventually returns to work. But, once again, he begins to doubt his sanity when he receives a bizarre death threat written in Hebrew. Not knowing which of his colleagues wants to kill him, Hannan teams up with pretty young college student Ellie Fabian to attempt to unravel the mystery.
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 4, 1979
46 years ago
Runtime
1h 42m
102 minutes total
User Rating
5.3/10
Mixed (75 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Roy Scheider
as Harry Hannan
Janet Margolin
as Ellie Fabian
John Glover
as Richard Peabody
Sam Levene
as Sam Urdell
Charles Napier
as Dave Quittle
Christopher Walken
as Eckart
Jacqueline Brookes
as Dr. Coopersmith
David Margulies
as Rabbi Josh Drexel
Andrew Duncan
as Bernie Meckler
Marcia Rodd
as Adrian
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- United Artists
- Taylor-Wigutow Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Last Embrace about?
Secret agent Harry Hannan suffers a mental breakdown when a botched mission in Mexico results in the death of his wife. He is sent to a mental asylum, after which he eventually returns to work. But...
Who directed Last Embrace?
Last Embrace was directed by Jonathan Demme.
How long is Last Embrace?
Last Embrace has a runtime of 1 hours and 42 minutes (102 minutes total).
When was Last Embrace released?
Last Embrace was released on May 4, 1979 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Last Embrace?
The main cast of Last Embrace includes Roy Scheider, Janet Margolin, John Glover, Sam Levene, Charles Napier.