Goodbye Gemini

Goodbye Gemini

Year: 1970

Runtime: 89 mins

Language: English

Director: Alan Gibson

HorrorThrillerDrama

In the Age of Aquarius, inseparable twins Julian and Jackie share everything—from love affairs to lethal secrets. Their jet‑setting lifestyle plunges them into the hedonistic Swinging London scene, but their bond is tested when they become entangled with a predatory hustler and his girlfriend, drawing them into a world of betrayal and murder.

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London, United Kingdom

The film unfolds in London, centering on its vibrant underground party scene and the clubs that orbit it. The twins navigate a world where glamour and danger coexist, including a house used to hide criminals. The city becomes a backdrop for a citywide pursuit that blurs the line between spectacle and threat.

🌃 London nightlife 🎭 Underground culture 🔎 Crime and secrecy

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Main Characters – Goodbye Gemini (1970)

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Jacki Dewar (Judy Geeson)

Twin sister of Julian who dives into London’s nightlife with a rebellious streak. She treats Agamemnon as a father figure and navigates peril with a mix of charm and vulnerability. After Clive’s death, Jacki’s mind unravels and she ultimately becomes a casualty of the escalating danger.

🎭 Twin 🩸 Survivor 🔪 Killer

Julian Dewar (Martin Potter)

Twin brother whose perception of themselves as a single hive mind fuels incest fantasy and reckless decisions. His grip on reality weakens as the plot spirals toward murder, and his actions culminate in killing Jacki before he dies by self-inflicted gas.

🧠 Twin 💀 Obsessed 🔪 Killer

Clive Landseer (Alexis Kanner)

A small-time pimp who hides from debtors in Jacki and Julian’s house and runs a brothel ‘Circus’ of transvestite prostitutes. He uses blackmail to extend his influence, and his manipulation paves the way for the twins’ tragedy.

💰 Manipulator 🃏 Gambler 🔒 Blackmailer

Denise Pryce-Fletcher (Marian Diamond)

Clive’s ally who betrays trust by revealing his plans and exposing others. She is complicit in the cycle of coercion and exploitation that entangles the twins, contributing to the sense of danger in Clive’s world.

🗣️ Informant 🫶 Betrayer 🕳️ Coercion

James Harrington-Smith (Michael Redgrave)

A member of Parliament who shelters Jacki and helps her recover, fearing the political fallout of the twins’ crimes. He lies to the police to protect the twins, highlighting the intersection of politics, media, and crime.

🏛️ Politician 👤 Protector 🎭 Masked motives

Detective Inspector Kingsley (Peter Jeffrey)

The police investigator connected to the murder case, navigating the complex web of clues and the political sensitivities surrounding the twins’ actions. He faces conflicting pressures as the case unfolds.

🕵️ Investigator 🗺️ Investigation ⚖️ Justice

Agamemnon

Jacki’s teddy bear, revered as a father figure by the twins and a recurring symbol of protection and ritual in their world. It is physically harmed in the course of events, underscoring the fragility of their bond.

🧸 Symbol 🪄 Ritual 🕯️ Obsession

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Major Themes – Goodbye Gemini (1970)

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🪞 Dual Identity

Jacki and Julian are themselves two halves of a single psyche, treating their closeness as a shared essence. The plot blurs individuality, making it unclear who is steering their fate as they move through seductive and dangerous situations. The ritualized bedroom 'altar' and the eventual murder underscore how their bond becomes a weapon.

💰 Power and Exploitation

Clive leverages debt, blackmail and sexual coercion to control others, revealing the vicious underbelly of nightlife. Denise exposes the manipulations, highlighting how vulnerability is commodified. The pursuit of money and status crosses moral boundaries, leaving ruin in its wake.

🌃 Glamour vs Danger

The film juxtaposes glittering club scenes with brutal acts and exploitation, showing how allure shields a predatory underworld. Agamemnon the bear becomes a haunting symbol of protection and loss amid the chaos. The city’s bright lights mask the violence and fear simmering beneath.

🧠 Memory and Guilt

Jacki’s amnesia and Julian’s mounting paranoia drive the investigation of what happened the night of Clive’s death. The memory gaps fuel uncertainty and misdirection, escalating the tension. Guilt shifts as James manipulates information to protect his position, complicating justice.

Last Updated: October 04, 2025 at 14:30

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