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Vertigo is a 1958 American psychological thriller film directed and produced by Alfred Hitchcock. The story was based on the 1954 novel D'entre les morts ( From Among the Dead) by Boileau-Narcejac. The screenplay was written by Alec Coppel and Samuel A. Taylor.
A former detective becomes obsessed with a mysterious woman who may be haunted by a dark secret. IMDb provides cast and crew information, user and critic reviews, trivia, goofs, quotes, and more for this 1958 masterpiece of suspense.
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- Mystery, Romance, Thriller
- Alfred Hitchcock
- 1958-05-28
2 days ago · Vertigo, American psychological thriller film, released in 1958, that is considered one of director Alfred Hitchcock’s most complex movies. Although it received a lukewarm reception upon its release, Vertigo is now commonly ranked among the greatest movies ever made.
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A retired detective suffers from vertigo and becomes obsessed with a woman who looks like his dead lover. Watch the classic film on Prime Video, Fandango at Home, or read critics reviews and ratings.
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- Alfred Hitchcock
- PG
- James Stewart
Oct 13, 1996 · Ebert analyzes the themes, symbols and techniques of Vertigo, a film about a man obsessed with a woman who does not exist. He praises the film as Hitchcock's most confessional and complex work, and the greatest single shot in cinema.
A retired detective with acrophobia becomes obsessed with a mysterious woman who may be possessed by a dead ancestor. Follow his journey of love, fear and obsession in Alfred Hitchcock's classic thriller.
Aug 22, 2021 · Learn how Hitchcock's masterpiece Vertigo uses film form and themes to explore the obsessive nature of cinema and the director's role. Follow the twists and turns of the plot, from the rooftop chase to the tragic ending, and the characters, from Scottie to Madeleine.
