Goodbye Gemini

Goodbye Gemini

Year: 1970

Runtime: 89 mins

Language: English

Director: Alan Gibson

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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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1

Arrival in London and the underground nightlife

Jacki and Julian Dewar arrive in London for spring break and immediately dive into the city's underground party scene. They hit clubs and strip bars, embracing the reckless freedom of their new surroundings. Agamemnon, Jacki's teddy bear, is treated as a father figure who accompanies them on this reckless journey.

Spring break; night of arrival London, England
2

First encounter with Clive

They meet Clive, a small-time pimp who survives by ingratiating himself with the wealthy. Clive quickly endears himself to Jacki, while Denise attempts to seduce Julian. Julian views his sister as a hive-mind partner and imagines incest as a natural expression of their closeness.

First night in London London club
3

Clive uses the twins' house to hide from a gangster

It becomes apparent that Clive is using the twins' house as a hideout from a gangster he owes a large gambling debt to. The twins' carefree world collides with a real criminal threat as their home turns into a dangerous refuge.

Days after arrival Twins' house in London
4

Brothel trip and assault

After Jacki rejects Julian's advances, Clive drugs him and takes them to his Circus brothel where his group of transvestite prostitutes work. Two of the prostitutes are raped, and Clive photographs the assault to use as blackmail against Julian.

That night Circus brothel (Clive's facility)
5

Denise reveals Clive's predatory pattern

Denise reveals that Clive has raped and blackmailed other men and has even sold some into sexual slavery when they couldn't pay. Jacki is shocked to learn the depth of Clive's criminal and predatory world.

Following the brothel incident Clive's residence / party setting
6

Jacki reassures Julian

Jacki comforts Julian after the assault and tells him that their relationship has not changed. The twins cling to each other amid the growing danger surrounding them.

After the brothel incident Their lodging/hotel room
7

Murder of Clive and ritual aftermath

The twins stage a ritual to outwit Clive during a drunken bet about who they are. They dress the room in ceremonial robes and an altar for Agamemnon, and when Clive hesitates, they stab him to death with Jacki's Tantō blades. Agamemnon is cut in half, and Jacki suffers a nervous breakdown, fleeing the scene.

The night after the brothel incident Clive's house/room
8

Jacki found on the dock and begins recovery

Jacki is discovered on a London dock, semi-catatonic, by Member of Parliament James Harrington-Smith, who recognizes her from a party. He brings her to his flat where she slowly recovers and pieces together what happened. Her amnesia and the murder trigger a citywide response that affects both twins.

Shortly after Clive's death London dock; James Harrington-Smith's flat
9

Citywide manhunt and political cover

The discovery of Clive's body triggers a citywide manhunt for both twins. James lies to the police about Jacki's whereabouts, shifting blame away from her and onto Julian.

Following Jacki's recovery James Harrington-Smith's flat / city
10

Jacki tracks Julian to the Circus hotel

Jacki deduces that Julian has gone into hiding at the same hotel where Clive kept his Circus. She tells James that she will try to coax him to surrender and promises to call the police if he doesn't return within an hour.

During the search for Julian Circus hotel
11

Confrontation at the Circus hotel

Jacki confronts Julian; his mental state deteriorates as he clings to the idea that their incest would grant them worldwide 'specialness.' The exchange heightens paranoia and reveals the depth of Julian's break from reality.

During the confrontation Circus hotel
12

James decides not to involve the police

James, fearing political scandal from any ties to the twins, decides not to call the police. He struggles with the pressure to keep quiet while the city hunts them.

After the confrontation James Harrington-Smith's flat
13

Jacki plans Julian's escape

Jacki attempts to convince Julian that she will help him escape London and return to James with information about his whereabouts. The plan underscores the widening rift and the collapse of trust between the siblings.

Immediately before the final act Circus hotel vicinity
14

Fatal climax: Jacki killed, Julian dies

Julian attacks Jacki and crushes her windpipe, killing her in a brutal moment. In a final act of clarity, he apologizes to Jacki, then shuts off the room's pilot light and gasses himself to death.

Final moments of the story Hotel room

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