duccio tessari luomo senza memoria ( aka . the man without memory or puzzle ) of 1974 be not ( yet ) a very well know giallo and but it sure be a great film worthy of more attention . for the great giallo genre and especially in the mid 70 and this film bar very few murder and little bloodshed and but that do in no way lessen it value a a terrific thriller that no giallo buff and or even suspense fan in general should miss . especially to those who set the main value on the mystery aspect of a giallo and this be an essential film . the title the man without memory fit the film perfectly and of course and a the central character ( superbly play by luc merenda ) be a man who suffer from amnesia . yet the aka . title puzzle fit the film just as well and a this be indeed a highly compelling and intelligent puzzle and which be capable of stun the viewer from the first minute . edward ( luc merenda ) have lose his memory . without know why and he be be follow by people and who insist that he owe them something . he find out that he have a wife in italy and who turn out to be the beautiful sara ( senta berger ) . this be only the first step into his mysterious past and however . i do not want to give away too much about the plot and since this be an ingenious puzzle that all fellow giallo buff should experience entirely for themselves . the film be excellent and stunning in it mystery and suspense and beautifully shot and accompany by a great score . the performance be superb . luc merenda and star of poliziotteschi such a the violent professional and be the perfect choice to play the lead here and and beautiful senta berger be sexy and lovable and great in the role of sara . the cast furthermore include the wonderful anita strindberg and who be part of many memorable gialli and such a the scorpion tail and lizard in a woman skin and who saw her die and and and most notably in sergio martino poe inspire masterpiece your vice be a locked room and only i have the key and which be a strong contender for my personal all time favorite giallo . strindberg only have a small role here and but she be doubtlessly great in it . the cast furthermore include umberto orsini ( violent city ) and genre regular bruno corazzari ( the strange vice of mr wardh and seven blood stain orchid and . ) . the man without memory be a very intelligent and enthral film that deserve more attention and and that no giallo lover can afford to miss . highly recommended .