The Clairvoyant

The Clairvoyant

Year: 1982

Runtime: 97 mins

Language: English

Director: Armand Mastroianni

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Two uneasy allies—a police officer and a TV talk‑show host—team up to hunt the elusive “handcuff killer.” They are guided by a gifted artist who can foresee the murders and sketches the crimes before they happen, leading the duo on a tense cat‑and‑mouse chase.

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In the restless streets of New York City a baffling pattern haunts the night, leaving the police baffled and the media hungry for a story. Whispers speak of a shadowy figure who leaves each scene marked by an unsettling symbol, turning ordinary neighborhoods into stages for a silent, unseen menace. The city’s pulse quickens under the weight of unanswered questions, and every dimly lit alley seems to hold a glimpse of something unnerving waiting to be uncovered.

Enter Larry Weeks, a seasoned detective whose keen instincts are tempered by a restless desire to make people laugh on the comedy circuit. He carries the weight of the badge and the yearning for a different kind of applause, forcing him to walk the thin line between procedure and improvisation. Across town, Paul “Mac” McCormack commands a popular talk‑show, his charisma amplified by a relentless drive to stay ahead of the headlines. Though their worlds rarely intersect, the urgency of the case forces the two into an uneasy alliance, each bringing a distinct brand of confidence—and irritability—to a partnership that feels as volatile as the city itself.

Guiding them from an unexpected angle is Virna Nightbourne, a quiet art student whose sketches seem to anticipate the very crimes they are trying to solve. Possessing a rare, instinctive vision that she channels onto canvas, Virna becomes the inadvertent map for the investigation, her drawings hinting at clues invisible to anyone else. Her presence introduces an eerie, almost supernatural undercurrent to the otherwise gritty pursuit, blurring the line between intuition and foresight.

Together, this trio navigates a maze of suspicion, media frenzy, and personal demons, each step drawing them deeper into a relentless cat‑and‑mouse game. The film swirls between the neon glow of studio lights, the rain‑slicked avenues of the city, and the stark intimacy of an artist’s studio, creating a tense, noir‑infused atmosphere that keeps the audience guessing which reality will unravel first.

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