Hitchcock: Shadow of a Genius (1999)

10/13/1999 (US) • Documentary • 1h 41m

Overview

This documentary is a fascinating look at the cinematic genius of Alfred Hitchcock. Briefly covering much of his early British works, the film primarily focuses on his American classics, such as "Shadow of a Doubt", "Notorious", "Rear Window", "Vertigo", "Psycho" and "The Birds". The movie also covers his television years and neatly examines the Hitchcock signature touches, from his inevitable brief cameo to his famous MacGuffin.

Hitchcock: Shadow of a Genius (1999)

10/13/1999 (US) • 1h 41m

Documentary

Overview

This documentary is a fascinating look at the cinematic genius of Alfred Hitchcock. Briefly covering much of his early British works, the film primarily focuses on his American classics, such as "Shadow of a Doubt", "Notorious", "Rear Window", "Vertigo", "Psycho" and "The Birds". The movie also covers his television years and neatly examines the Hitchcock signature touches, from his inevitable brief cameo to his famous MacGuffin.

Top Billed Cast

Kevin Spacey

Narrator

Jonathan Demme

Self

Brian De Palma

Self

Peter Bogdanovich

Self

Janet Leigh

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Curtis Hanson

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Robert Altman

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Tippi Hedren

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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

-

Revenue

-

Keywords

film director

alfred hitchcock

english

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