Morpheus defiantly declared that he wanted to obey the order, but also had to leave open a way to consult the Oracle -- one ship would have to remain behind (while theNebuchadnezzarrecharged and returned within 36 hours), just in case the Oracle attempted contact.]Ben is the pride of his wealthy Southern California suburbanite parents who have prepared a welcome, home-coming cocktail party for their recent graduate and invited all of their friends, rather than his, to the party.Plot SynopsisThe black and white film opens with the credits - in red, white, and blue flag-patterned text - displayed while an orchestrated medley of the film's songs plays in the background.Although all indications reveal her boarder's underworld connections, she naively ignores them.He mentions oddly that if they return, she should let them in.And he notes the odd circumstance that his "friends" couldn't recognize him:Landlady: You oughtn't to leave all that money lying around like that.Soon, he will be robbed of all familiar surroundings, bearings and comforts.Bewildered, Thornhill is driven in a Cadillac limousine o a Long Island (Glen Cove) country estate, a large mansion with stone columns and a sign bearing the name "Townsend.