Two Weeks in Another Town (1962)

Emerging from a three-year confinement within the stark walls of a mental hospital, former movie star Jack Andrus attempts to stitch the shredded fragments of his life back together. His past, marred by alcoholism, a traumatic car accident, and a mental breakdown, is a haunting echo of his once-glamorous life in the spotlight. His recovery is interrupted when he receives an enticing offer from his old colleague, Maurice Kruger, a director on the brink of obscurity, desperate to keep his dwindling career afloat. Kruger, under the crushing weight of an uncompromising Italian producer's demands, invites Jack to Rome. He offers him a pivotal, albeit brief, role in his new film - a two-week commitment that promises a hefty pay of $5,000. For Kruger, this film isn't just a project, it's a potential lifeline, a chance to engrave his personal legacy while fighting for economic survival. Stepping onto the vibrant streets of Rome, Jack finds himself tangled in a web of complicated relationships and unexpected challenges. His ex-wife, Carlotta, whose manipulative nature was a catalyst for his downfall, lurks in the shadows. A rising star, Davie Drew, teeters on the edge of self-destruction, mirroring a young Jack at the dawn of his career. An Italian diva, oozing temperamental charisma, demands delicate handling, while Clara, Kruger's domineering wife, jealously guards her husband's reputation for seducing his leading ladies. As Jack navigates this turbulent sea of personalities and his own inner demons, he embarks on a relationship with Veronica, a young ingénue hiding a veil of emotions. When Kruger succumbs to a heart attack, Jack sees an opportunity for redemption. He must decide if he's ready to immerse himself once again in the tumultuous world of movie making, despite the scars it inflicted on him the first time around. Two Weeks in Another Town is a riveting tale of second chances, personal battles, and the relentless pursuit of passion.

Two Weeks in Another Town is a drama movie featuring Kirk Douglas.

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