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Overview
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Release Date:
21 July 1958 (Brazil)
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Tagline:
A Hitchcock thriller. You should see it from the beginning! more
Plot:
A San Francisco detective suffering from acrophobia investigates the strange activities of an old friend's wife, all the while becoming dangerously obsessed with her. full summary | full synopsis
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Awards:
Nominated for 2 Oscars.
Another 6 wins
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2 nominations
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NewsDesk:
(60 articles)
Who do you read? Good Roger, or Bad Roger?
(From Roger Ebert's Blog. 15 December 2009, 9:18 PM, PST)
North by Northwest's 50th Anniversary Edition: Enduring Appeal and the Mad Men Factor
(From Huffington Post. 3 December 2009, 7:10 AM, PST)
(From Roger Ebert's Blog. 15 December 2009, 9:18 PM, PST)
North by Northwest's 50th Anniversary Edition: Enduring Appeal and the Mad Men Factor
(From Huffington Post. 3 December 2009, 7:10 AM, PST)
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The Dizzy Heights of Excellence
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Cast
(Complete credited cast) | James Stewart | ... | John 'Scottie' Ferguson |
 | Kim Novak | ... | Madeleine Elster / Judy Barton |
 | Barbara Bel Geddes | ... | Midge Wood |
 | Tom Helmore | ... | Gavin Elster |
| Henry Jones | ... | Coroner |
| Raymond Bailey | ... | Scottie's Doctor |
| Ellen Corby | ... | Manager of McKittrick Hotel |
| Konstantin Shayne | ... | Pop Leibel |
| Lee Patrick | ... | Car Owner Mistaken for Madeleine |
Additional Details
Also Known As:
'Vertigo' (USA) (poster title)
Alfred Hitchcock's Vertigo (USA) (complete title)
Darkling I Listen (USA) (working title)
Fear and Trembling (USA) (working title)
From Among the Dead (USA) (working title)
Illicit Darkening (USA) (working title)
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Alfred Hitchcock's Vertigo (USA) (complete title)
Darkling I Listen (USA) (working title)
Fear and Trembling (USA) (working title)
From Among the Dead (USA) (working title)
Illicit Darkening (USA) (working title)
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Runtime:
128 min | USA:129 min (1996 restored version)
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Color:
Color (Technicolor)
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1.50 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
DTS 70 mm (1996 re-release) (70 mm prints) |
DTS (1996 re-release) (35 mm prints) |
Dolby Digital (1996 re-release) (35 mm prints) |
Mono (Westrex Recording System)
Certification:
USA:Approved (PCA #18867) |
USA:PG (re-rating) (1983) (certificate no. 27072) |
Canada:14 (Nova Scotia) (re-rating) (1997) |
Canada:G (Nova Scotia) (original rating) (1983) |
Spain:T |
Canada:PG (Manitoba/Ontario) |
Brazil:14 |
Netherlands:12 |
Iceland:12 (1984) |
Argentina:13 |
Australia:PG |
Finland:K-12/9 (1995) |
Finland:K-12/9 (1997) |
Finland:K-16 (1958) |
France:U |
Norway:11 (re-rating) (1997) |
Norway:16 (original rating) |
Portugal:M/12 |
Sweden:15 |
UK:A (original rating) |
UK:PG (video rating) (1988) |
West Germany:12 |
Canada:13+ (Quebec)
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Director Trademark: [Alfred Hitchcock] [bathroom]Madeline emerges from the bathroom, ready for lovemaking.
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Continuity: In Ernie's restaurant there are two famous profile shots of Kim Novak; in the second shot however (shot later in production) there is noticeably less background scenery visible.
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Movie Connections:
Referenced in OSS 117: Rio ne répond plus (2009)
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Soundtrack:
Symphony No. 34 in C K. 338, 2nd Movement, Andante di Molto (piu tosto allegretto)
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FAQ
Does Hitchcock have a cameo appearance in "Vertigo"?How much sex, violence, and profanity are in this movie?
Why did Elster pick on Scottie?
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Retired detective, who is scared of heights, is hired to follow another mans wife and there follows intrigue, mystery and suspense. A super melodrama! The acting,directing, sets, costumes, script, music, etc are all excellent. And near the start of the film there is one brilliant 10 minute period when there is no dialogue but the action is controlled only by the music. A sensational analysis of the movie is by Roger Ebert: see external reviews. This picture is worthy of maximum marks.