The Arrangement (1969)

In the pulsating heart of Los Angeles, Eddie Anderson, born Evangelos Arness to Greek immigrants, has carved a niche for himself as a successful ad executive. His latest triumph is the captivating ad campaign for Zephyr cigarettes, promoting them as the "clean" choice, ironically juxtaposed against the glaring health hazards of smoking. One fateful day, while driving to the citadel of his creativity, Eddie's world is violently jolted by a major car accident, narrowly escaping a deadly encounter. The aftermath leaves him confined to a hospital bed with injuries, but his life still intact. However, a troubling revelation shadows this accident. His loyal and devoted wife, Florence Anderson, harbors the suspicion that Eddie masterminded this accident in a desperate bid to end his life. Her suspicion holds a grain of truth, as Eddie, in a subconscious battle of will, veered away from fatal harm in the final moments. Eddie's life with Florence is a clinical affair, a partnership strained by his silent battles and an affair with a younger woman, Gwen, a former colleague from the ad agency. Florence's knowledge of Gwen goes beyond the clandestine relationship. She sees Gwen as a mere office seductress, hired for her ability to satisfy any required purpose. However, Gwen's role in Eddie's life diminishes as she realizes his inability to abandon Florence, prompting her to seek a new life in New York. Despite the pain, Florence remains steadfast, yearning to aid Eddie through his turmoil, hoping to emerge stronger and together. As Eddie undergoes physical healing coupled with emotional recovery, an urgent call from New York upends his world. His ailing, abusive father, Sam Arness, demands his attention, pulling Eddie to the city where Gwen now resides. This trip becomes a turning point, as Eddie's past shadows and his magnetic pull towards Gwen threaten to shake up his life in profound ways. Eddie, a man seemingly blessed with wealth, family, and success, is suddenly thrust into a whirlwind of self-revaluation post the accident. His search for lost happiness steers him towards memories of Gwen, even as his wife grapples with the fear of losing their fortune. In the labyrinth of past relationships and forgotten happiness, Eddie must find his path, leading him either to redemption or deeper into the chaos.

The Arrangement is a drama movie featuring Kirk Douglas.

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