The Groundstar Conspiracy

The Groundstar Conspiracy

Only if you like gripping suspense, and surprise endings...

Directed by Lamont Johnson

Produced by Universal Pictures, Hal Roach Studios

197295 min6.3 / 10

A taut Cold War-era conspiracy thriller built on interrogation, deception, and the unreliability of memory and identity.

A break-in and sabotage attempt occurs at a top secret research institute and the culprit is cornered and captured. The problem is that he's been badly injured and claims to have lost his memory entirely. A cat-and-mouse game ensues between investigator Tuxan, the mystery intruder Welles and the people who sent him on the mission.

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  • Is The Groundstar Conspiracy scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 72% of films.

  • Does The Groundstar Conspiracy end with hope? Not especially. Less hopeful than 70% of films.

  • Is The Groundstar Conspiracy sad? Not especially. Less sad than 67% of films.

  • Is The Groundstar Conspiracy easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 61% of films.

  • Is The Groundstar Conspiracy violent? Somewhat. More violent than 59% of films.

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