Follow Me! (1972 film)

Follow Me!

Original publicity poster for Follow Me!
Directed by Carol Reed
Produced by Hal B. Wallis
Screenplay by Peter Shaffer
Based on The Public Eye
by Peter Shaffer
Starring

Mia Farrow

Topol

Michael Jayston

Music by John Barry
Cinematography Christopher Challis
Edited by Anne V. Coates
Distributed by Universal Pictures
Release dates
  • 18 July 1972 (1972-07-18)

(New York)

Running time
95 minutes
Country United Kingdom
Language English

Follow Me! is a 1972 drama film directed by Sir Carol Reed, starring Mia Farrow and Topol. Adapted by Peter Shaffer from his own play (The Public Eye). The picture marks Carol Reed's last completed film.

The film was released in the United States under its original stage title The Public Eye.

The score was composed by John Barry and the film was edited by Anne V. Coates.

Plot

Set in London, it is the story of a wealthy businessman (Michael Jayston), who suspects that his wife (Farrow) is having an affair. He hires a private detective (Topol) to follow her. She becomes aware that she is being followed, and the detective realises that she has found out. However rather than abandoning the case, the detective begins an elaborate game of cat and mouse with the complicity of the wife.

Cast

Awards

Mia Farrow won the best actress award and Topol won the best actor award at the San Sebastian International Film Festival.

External links

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