by Hal Erickson
synopsis
The gloom-laden Canadian/French Double Identity stars Nick Mancuso as a sedate college professor residing in the small university town of New Hope. Not given to talking about himself much, Mancuso's past is a mystery to his friends, colleagues, and new lady friend Leah Pinsent. The film's noir-ish title is the tip-off that once Mancuso's previous life comes to the forefront, it will be no picnic. In fact, it's a killer. Filmed in 1989, Double Identity was released in 1991; director Yves Boisset remains on target while dealing with the film's "present", less so when he indulges in confusing flashbacks.
characteristics
- Professor
- Mob
- Marooned
- Romance
- Romantic
- Yakuza
- Stranded
- Mafia
- Life-choices
- Framed
- Disguise
- Frame-up
- Gang
- Kill
- Incognito
