Synopsis
A dark-haired woman is left amnesiac after a car crash. She wanders the streets of Los Angeles in a daze before taking refuge in an apartment. There she is discovered by Betty, a wholesome Midwestern blonde who has come to the City of Angels seeking fame as an actress. Together, the two attempt to solve the mystery of Rita’s true identity. The story is set in a dream-like Los Angeles, spoiled neither by traffic jams nor smog.
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Movie Details
| Production Budget: | $15,000,000 |
| Finland Releases: | November 11th, 2025 (Limited) (Re-release) |
| Video Release: | April 9th, 2002 by Criterion |
| MPAA Rating: | R for violence, language and some strong sexuality. |
| Running Time: | 87 minutes |
| Keywords: | Mafia, LGBTQ+, Film Noir, Psychological Thriller, Movie Business, Faulty Memory, Car Accident, Hallucinations, Romance, Relationships Gone Wrong, Surprise Twist |
| Source: | Original Screenplay |
| Genre: | Thriller/Suspense |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Contemporary Fiction |
| Production/Financing Companies: | Universal Pictures, StudioCanal, Alain Sarde |
| Production Countries: | France, United States |
| Languages: | English |