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Cast
Anthony Perkins
as Charles Van Horn
Michel Piccoli
as Paul Regis
Marlène Jobert
as Hélène Van Horn
Orson Welles
as Théo Van Horn
Guido Alberti
as Ludovic Van Horn
Ermanno Casanova
as One-Eyed Old Man
Mathilde Ceccarelli
as Receptionist
Eric Frisdal
as Charles enfant
Aline Mantovani
as Hélène enfant
Corinne Koeningswarter
as Hélène enfant
Movie Info & Details
Release Year1971
Runtime1h 50m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationPG
GenresDrama, Mystery, Crime
Votes32
DirectorClaude Chabrol
WritersFrederic Dannay, Manfred Lee, Paul Gégauff
TypeFeature Film
Rating6.2 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsTen Days' Wonder
About Ten Days' Wonder
Charles Van Horn, son of rich and powerful Théo Van Horn, calls upon his former teacher Paul Régis to help him solve the mystery of his recurring bouts of amnesia.
Directed by Claude Chabrol, Ten Days' Wonder leans on a strong ensemble — Anthony Perkins, Michel Piccoli, Marlène Jobert — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 1971.
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