Blindfold

Blindfold

Year: 1966

Runtime: 102 mins

Language: English

Director: Philip Dunne

ThrillerRomanceComedy

A government scientist undergoing psychoanalysis by Dr. Snow becomes the focus of an elaborate security scheme. General Pratt hides the scientist in a secret facility called Base X, and forces Dr. Snow to wear a blindfold whenever they are taken there, turning the operation into a sophisticated trap.

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1

Government enlists Dr. Snow for secrecy

General Pratt and his aides approach Dr. Bartholomew Snow to secretly assist the U.S. government. Snow learns the case involves a patient who was a government scientist and has fallen into danger after a mental breakdown. The request sets the stage for a covert operation that will test Snow’s loyalty and skill.

2

Vincenti hidden at Base X; Snow travels blindfolded

General Pratt relocates the patient Arthur Vincenti to a remote location known as Base X, keeping him out of sight from prying eyes. Snow is forced to wear a blindfold whenever he is transported there by airplane and car. The secrecy of Base X becomes the crux of the operation.

Base X
3

Vincenti becomes the target of kidnapper organizations

Enemy agents and a shadowy organization are intent on obtaining Vincenti’s knowledge and abduct him. The patient is in constant danger as these forces seek to exploit his information. The remote base becomes a focal point for this high-stakes pursuit.

Base X
4

Vicky accuses Snow and has him arrested

Vincenti’s sister, Vicky Vincenti, wrongly believes Snow abducted her brother. She has Snow arrested to derail the investigation and protect her family’s reputation. The misunderstanding escalates personal tensions within the secrecy operation.

5

Snow fabricates a fake engagement with Vicky

To conceal the Vincenti affair and smooth over the investigation, Snow fabricates that he and Vicky are engaged and that their quarrel is merely a lovers' spat. He has already suffered seven failed engagements, underscoring his willingness to lie for the greater good. The deception is presented publicly to authorities and the press.

6

Harrigan doubts the official narrative

A suspicious NYPD detective named Harrigan is not convinced by Snow’s deception or the official account. He probes for inconsistencies and questions the truth behind the Vincenti affair. His skepticism contrasts with the others’ willingness to accept the cover story.

New York
7

Fitzpatrick arrives with CIA credentials and implicates Pratt

A stuttering man named Fitzpatrick attends Snow’s session and presents CIA credentials. He claims that General Pratt is the true enemy agent, throwing Snow into further confusion about who can be trusted. The encounter sets off a new chain of suspicion.

Snow's clinic
8

Snow attempts to retrace the sounds to Base X

Unable to locate the general and with authorities unwilling to reveal who works for the government, Snow tries to reconstruct the sounds he heard while blindfolded to trace his way back to Base X. The exercise tests his memory and his ability to interpret hidden signals. The risk of error heightens as the search narrows to Base X.

Base X
9

Fitzpatrick captures Vincenti and Pratt

Snow’s auditory reconstruction leads to the realization that Fitzpatrick has seized Vincenti and Pratt. The capture escalates the stakes and shows that threats are more immediate than previously thought. Snow’s efforts become a race against time to uncover the location of the operation.

Base X
10

Soldiers arrest Fitzpatrick

Soldiers arrive in airboats and arrest Fitzpatrick, ending his hold on Vincenti and Pratt. The immediate danger dissipates, but the mystery of who is truly in charge remains unresolved. Vicky’s concern over Snow’s pretend engagement lingers as the scene closes.

Base X vicinity
11

Vicky contemplates making the engagement real

In the wake of Fitzpatrick’s arrest, Vicky reflects on whether the faux engagement with Snow could ever become real. She weighs loyalty, love, and the consequences of the secrets surrounding Vincenti’s case. The ending leaves her unsure about the future of their relationship.

Last Updated: October 09, 2025 at 09:35

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