About this release
(Richard C. Sarafian, 1970, 96 mins) Release date: 25 April 2022 Standard Edition Blu-ray Based on the novel A Fragment of Fear by former MI5 spy John Bingham, 7th Baron Clanmorris, this stylish cine-trip from Vanishing Point director Richard C. Sarafian features David Hemmings and Gayle Hunnicutt (then real-life husband and wife) falling into a waking nightmare of murder, mystery and paranoia. INDICATOR STANDARD EDITION SPECIAL FEATURES High Definition remaster Original mono audio The Writer as Auteur (2017, 14 mins): analysis of the life and work of screenwriter Paul Dehn by author and broadcaster David Kipen First Assistant Director William P. Cartlidge on ‘Fragment of Fear’ (2017, 10 mins): frank and revealing insight into the film’s production Original radio spots Original theatrical trailer Image gallery: original promotional material English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing #PHIBD022 BBFC cert: 15 REGION FREE EAN: 5060697922127
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Disc 1
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Fragment of Fear (1970)
94 min
ThrillerCrimeMystery
Reformed drug addict Tim Brett (David Hemmings) is vacationing in Italy with his aunt. When she is murdered, he tries to investigate. Soon his whole life spins out of control.
Credits
Director
Richard C. Sarafian
Writer
Paul Dehn
Cast
David Hemmingsas Tim Brett
Gayle Hunnicuttas Juliet Bristow
Wilfrid Hyde-Whiteas Mr. Copsey
Flora Robsonas Lucy Dawson
Adolfo Celias Signor Bardoni
Roland Culveras Mr. Vellacot
Daniel Masseyas Major Ricketts
Mona Washbourneas Mrs. Gray
Arthur Loweas Mr. Nugent
Yootha Joyceas Miss Ward-Cadbury
Cinematographer
Oswald Morris
Composer
Johnny Harris
Editor
Malcolm Cooke
Producer
John R. Sloan
Images
Release Details
- Packaging
- Blu-ray Case
Catalogue Info
- Added by
- Matthew Simpson
- Date added
- June 18, 2026