France, Great Britain

• La grande menace

Novelist John Morlar (Richard Burton) is completely out of control. He believes he's killed his mother, his father, his wife and many innocent others by the power of his mind alone. Seeking relief from his torment he visits a psychiatrist (Lee Remick) hoping to find answers that will relieve his suffering. Despite being sceptical of his story at first she comes to believe him. But so does someone else... Lino Ventura plays the detective who tries to uncover the mystery surrounding John Morlar and who was responsible for his attempted murder. Dramatic suspense builds to a shattering climax in THE MEDUSA TOUCH.