Brincando com a Morte

Título original: A Matter of WHO

1961
Not Rated
1 h 30 min

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Adicionar um enredo no seu idiomaA man's death of smallpox at London airport sends officials into a panic as they conduct a frantic search for the carrier.A man's death of smallpox at London airport sends officials into a panic as they conduct a frantic search for the carrier.A man's death of smallpox at London airport sends officials into a panic as they conduct a frantic search for the carrier.

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8wannall

Delightful blend of humor and mystery-solving.

I have little to add to the other reviews that have pointed out the lamentable fact of this film's undeserved obscurity. It's a bit hard to describe or categorize because it is such a relaxed combination of light to oddball comedy plus a first rate mystery being pursued by an uncommon sleuth (Terry-Thomas in top form) and his American "sidekick" (Alex Nicol doing a competent job with an unconventional assignment as an actor).

It is common to say that they don't make 'em like this any more. In this film's case it's also true that they never made so very many like this at all. I won't pretend that it's brilliant, though Terry-Thomas's performance probably qualifies, but it is the obvious product of a clear vision, a strong hand at the helm, and a very able crew. Once it started it kept me amused and engaged constantly.

What fun! If you have any affection for British comedy or light mystery, do not miss it

7MovieStakes

A light-hearted contagion

A matter of WHO (1961)

This is an old British comedy with a very in-vogue theme - tracing a contagion. When an American and his wife land in London from a middle east country, he turns sick in flight. A WHO scientist Archibald (Terry Thomas) takes the over the investigation as the illness proves to be a deadly contagion and goes full on trying to trace its origin. The American's partner Kennedy (Alex Nicol) joins him in the search as he suspects there was something fishy in the failed oil exploration expedition from which his friend has just returned. The two are thrown together in the chase, each with an entirely different agenda. An important enigma in the entire episode is Cooper's wife and her link with a suspicious millioner. The search for the source of infection and that of the mystery of the failed oil exploration runs parallel. Although the subject matter is serious, the treatment is entirely comic, hilarious in many places and also maintains enough seriousness making it an enjoyable suspense thriller.

10ronevickers

Thoroughly entertaining film.

This is a cracking, lost gem of a film which features a screen stealing performance from the inimitable Terry-Thomas. The film manages to combine mystery and shards of comedy in equal measure, and the pace never flags from start to finish. In the lead role, Terry-Thomas is simply superb and produces a memorable performance. In fact, he demonstrates yet again that he was probably the most underrated comic actor in the movie business. In lesser hands, the lead character of Archie Bannister could have been a complete flop and the film wouldn't be anywhere near as good. However, with Terry-Thomas on absolutely top form, the film is a joy to watch. It's anyone's guess why it hasn't received a wider showing over the years. If you get a chance to catch it, then don't miss it. Heartily recommended!

9xroadsjo-1

"A Matter of Who" North American Premiere

I was Director of Advertising for the North American theatrical distributor of "A Matter of Who," Herts Lion International Corp. We wanted to have a premiere in Hollywood, on Hollywood Blvd. but couldn't find an available theater. So, against all advise, we held the premiere at the Crest Theater in Westwood near the UCLA campus -- the star: Terry-Thomas, red carpet, searchlights, etc. It was the first time a premiere was held in Westwood, California, then considered a second run venue. After that, dozens of major movies premiered in Westwood, and many big movies still do, but "A Matter of Who" with Terry Thomas was the first one that started this trend.

7SimonJack

WHO at work fighting the spread of bugs

"A Matter of WHO" is an interesting mystery drama with a slight touch of comedy. I hadn't been aware of this film that was an MGM British production. It's quite unusual in that it's about the World Health Organization (WHO) and its policing efforts to protect against the spread of infectious diseases. WHO is a United Nationals agency that is headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland

Terry-Thomas is an ace investigator and dogged pursuer in protecting the world from the spread of deadly diseases. In this film, he dashes around Europe in pursuit of the carrier sources of a case of small pox that arrived in England. The story has more intrigue because the case was the partner of an American oil exploration business. It had been exploring in the Middle East for a British oil firm, and the partner arrives in English ill from a flight n Nice, France> With him is his new bridge.

Jamieson's partner, Kennedy, had flown to England to meet him. He winds up helping and working with Terry-Thomas's Archibald Bannister to fin the source, and solve a crime associated with it.

The cast are mostly good, and the humor is very light. The best of it is Thomas dashing about London in his sporty convertible and waring his Sherlock Holmes hate. Thomas is very good in his role, and this is an informative and interesting film that will clue people in on WHO.

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Curiosidades
Richard Briers receives an "introducing" credit

Erros de gravação
At 42 minutes, when the taxi driver hand signals Terry-Thomas to overtake him, TT's car still has the camera used for the through -the-windscreen shots attached to the bonnet.

Citações
Sister Bryan: Oh yes, Mr Kennedy, I'm sorry but the passenger you're meeting is ill. He'll be brought here as soon as the plane has landed.
Kennedy: Sick? What's wrong with him?
Sister Bryan: I can't say.
Kennedy: You mean you don't know or you won't tell me?
Sister Bryan: Well...
Archibald Bannister: A matter of policy, my dear Sir. Aircrew are discouraged from making medical diagnoses. For example, only last week we were alerted that a foreign passenger, a plumpish woman, was suffering from severe cramp and to have a stomach pump at the ready. An hour after the plane landed she gave birth to twins. Most embarrassing, but there you are.
Kennedy: I'm no doctor but I don't think he's having twins.
Archibald Bannister: Hmm. Touché, Mr Kennedy. It appears that your friend has collapsed.
Kennedy: Collapsed?
Archibald Bannister: Well, er, drunk.
Kennedy: Are we talking about the same guy?
Archibald Bannister: Steven Cooper, an American.
Kennedy: That doesn't make sense. Cooper's been my partner for twelve years. He's strictly a milk drinker.
Archibald Bannister: Well, there's our aeroplane. We'll soon get a doctor's opinion. Maybe he can make sense...
Kennedy: What are you selling?
Archibald Bannister: Hm? Oh, nothing. I'm a detective. But not for Scotland Yard. My criminals are far more dangerous than human beings. Dainty, little killers.
[he points to a map of the world]
Archibald Bannister: White for cholera, red for small pox, black for plague. The pins mark the scene of the crime.
Archibald Bannister: Would it surprise you to know that if World Health Regulations were relaxed for even a month, we'd be ridden by plagues that would put the Middle Ages to Shame? 'Course it would.
Archibald Bannister: Germs are much smarter than people. They never bother with passports or borders. They know it's one world, even if we don't.
Kennedy: Bully for them.

Conexões
Referenced in Quando Só o Coração Vê (1965)

Trilhas sonoras
A Matter of Who
Words and Music by Bob Russell
Sung by Roy Castle over main title
Performed in nightclub scene by The John Barry Seven (uncredited)
and arranged by John Barry (uncredited)