Follow Me! (film)

Follow Me!, also known as The Public Eye in the United States, is a 1972 British mystery comedy film directed by Carol Reed and starring Mia Farrow, Topol, and Michael Jayston. The screenplay was written by Peter Shaffer, based on his own play, The Public Eye.

The film centers on a young American woman, Belinda Sidley (Farrow), living in London, who suspects her older husband, Charles (Jayston), of having an affair. She hires Julian Cristoforou (Topol), a private detective specializing in unusual and often eccentric surveillance methods, to follow her husband and uncover the truth.

As Cristoforou observes Charles, he finds no evidence of infidelity but is drawn into a more complex and ultimately darker situation involving coded messages and clandestine meetings. Belinda, initially skeptical of Cristoforou's unorthodox methods, begins to trust him and forms a bond with the unconventional detective.

The film explores themes of trust, paranoia, and the nature of privacy. The picturesque backdrop of London provides a significant element of atmosphere, contrasting with the increasingly tense and suspenseful plot. The musical score by John Barry contributes to the overall tone of the film. While not a major critical or commercial success upon its release, Follow Me! has gained a following over time for its performances and its blend of humor and suspense.