Wonderwall (1968)
Directed by Joe Massot

Drama

Film Synopsis

Professor Oscar Collins has dedicated his life to studying the microscopic world.  He hardly knows his nextdoor neighbours, a pop photographer and a model named Penny Lane.  One day, Collins cannot help noticing a strange light on the hall that separates the two apartments.  Following this light, the scientist is drawn to watch Penny as she poses for one of her photographic sessions.  Captivated by Penny's youth and beauty, Collins finds he is spending less of his time at his treasured microscope and becomes addicted to spying on his alluring neighbour...
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Film Credits

  • Director: Joe Massot
  • Script: Gérard Brach (story), Guillermo Cabrera Infante
  • Cinematographer: Harry Waxman
  • Music: George Harrison
  • Cast: Jack MacGowran (Prof. Oscar Collins), Jane Birkin (Penny Lane), Irene Handl (Mrs. Peurofoy), Richard Wattis (Perkins), Iain Quarrier (Young Man), Beatrix Lehmann (Mother), Brian Walsh (Photographer), Sean Lynch (Riley), Bee Duffell (Mrs. Charmer), Noel Trevarthen (Policeman), Suki Potier (Girl at party), Anita Pallenberg (Girl at Party)
  • Country: UK
  • Language: English
  • Support: Color
  • Runtime: 92 min

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