Fifth Patient, The2007

Director
Amir Mann

Acters

Nick Chinlund (John Reilly)
Isaach De Bankolé (Cpt. Mugambe)
Brendan Fehr (Vince Callow)
Marley Shelton (Helen)
Peter Bogdanovich (Edward Birani)
Henry Czerny (Gerard Pinker)

John Reilly wakes up in an African hospital with only fragments of his memory intact. An officer of the local regime accuses him of being a U.S. spy.
American John Reilly awakes to the confusion and chaos of a remote African hospital; his memory, his very identity seemingly wiped from existence. He’s told that until he remembers who he is and helps the regime, he will remain a prisoner. John gradually discovers he is being played as a pawn in a deadly game to capture an elusive terrorist mastermind. As a tangled web of political intrigue and espionage unravels, John struggles to discover the man he was and which side he’s truly on. The only thing he knows for certain is that he can trust no one.
“’The Fifth Patient’ is a super awesome amnesia thriller, in the tradition of The Bourne Identity. Well made, entertaining, with a crackling lead performance.” – Podcasting Them Softly
“A taut, claustrophobic compelling mystery, with solid performances and atmospheric cinematography. The cosmopolitan cast, which also includes director Bogdanovich as an enigmatic Middle Eastern businessman, help keep it intriguing.” – The Hollywood Reporter
“All credit goes to Nick Chinlund for playing the confused amnesiac American so well. ‘The Fifth Patient’ is a very engaging thriller mystery. Worth checking out.” – Film Threat