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Select two cult films to compare side by side.
Big Happiness Synopsis
John living a Bohemian life in Paris when his twin brother James, a British financier, appears and implores John to assume his identity so that he can secretly cross the Atlantic for a business deal. John consents and soon discovers that James is a cruel, unethical man who has forced his wife June into their marriage. John attempts to rectify the situation, and June falls in love with him. When John discovers that James has drowned in a shipping disaster, he entrenches himself in James's identity. However, several weeks later James returns, casts John out, and attacks June. During the assault, James has a heart attack and dies, and John and June are reunited.
Who Shall Take My Life? Synopsis
A man is found guilty of murdering a woman by way of circumstantial evidence, and is executed. Afterwards, it is discovered that his supposed victim is not dead at all, but working as a prostitute in a Western city. Scenario was written for the screen by Maibelle Heikes Justice, who was an outspoken opponent of capital punishment.
"Big Happiness" holds a slight edge in general audience appreciation, but "Who Shall Take My Life?" offers its own unique cult appeal.
Suggested Watch:
Big Happiness