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Rope (1948)

โ€œIt begins with a shriek...it ends with a shot! From beginning to end, nothing ever held you like Alfred Hitchcock's ROPE!โ€

7.9/10 ยท 3,086 votes 1h 21m pg ThrillerDramaCrime

#4 of 6 films from 1948 #81 of 2475 in thriller

Directed by Alfred Hitchcock ยท Written by Arthur Laurents

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Overview

Two young men attempt to prove they committed the perfect murder by hosting a dinner party for the family of a classmate they just strangled to death.

Cast

John Dallas Brandon Shaw
Farley Grangeras Phillip Morgan
James Stewartas Rupert Cadell
Joan Chandleras Janet Walker
Edith Evansonas Mrs. Wilson
Constance Collieras Mrs. Anita Atwater
Douglas Dickas Kenneth Lawrence
Cedric Hardwickeas Mr. Henry Kentley
Dick Hoganas David Kentley
Alfred Hitchcockas Man Walking in Street (uncredited)

Facts

Release dateFebruary 1, 1948
Runtime81 min (1h 21m) โ€” shorter as the 1948 average of 110 min
GenresThriller, Drama, Crime
LanguageEN
Budget$1,500,000
Box office$2,200,000 (1.5ร— budget)
IMDbtt0040746

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Questions

How long is Rope?
Rope runs 81 minutes (1h 21m), short enough for a weeknight.
Is Rope worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7.9/10 across 3,086 votes, which places it #4 of 6 films released in 1948 in this index (top 50%) and #81 among 2475 thriller titles.
Who directed Rope?
Rope was directed by Alfred Hitchcock. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Psycho (1960), Rear Window (1954), Vertigo (1958).
Who stars in Rope?
John Dall as Brandon Shaw; Farley Granger as Phillip Morgan; James Stewart as Rupert Cadell; Joan Chandler as Janet Walker; Edith Evanson as Mrs. Wilson; Constance Collier as Mrs. Anita Atwater.
What is Rope rated?
It carries a pg certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Rope?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/133674.

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