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Vertigo (1958)

โ€œAlfred Hitchcock engulfs you in a whirlpool of terror and tension!โ€

8.1/10 ยท 6,517 votes 2h 8m pg ThrillerRomanceMystery

#1 of 10 films from 1958 #42 of 2475 in thriller

Directed by Alfred Hitchcock ยท Written by Pierre Boileau, Thomas Narcejac, Alec Coppel, Samuel A. Taylor

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Overview

A retired San Francisco detective suffering from acrophobia investigates the strange activities of an old friend's wife, all the while becoming dangerously obsessed with her.

Cast

James Stewartas Det. John 'Scottie' Ferguson
Kim Novakas Madeleine Elster / Judy Barton
Barbara Bel Geddesas Marjorie 'Midge' Wood
Tom Helmoreas Gavin Elster
Henry Jonesas Coroner
Raymond Baileyas Scottie's Doctor
Ellen Corbyas Manager of McKittrick Hotel
Konstantin Shayneas Pop Leibel
Lee Patrickas Car Owner Mistaken for Madeleine
Bess Flowersas Diner at Ernie's (uncredited)
Alfred Hitchcockas Man Walking Past Elster's Office (uncredited)
David Ahdaras Priest (uncredited)
Sara Taftas Nun (uncredited)
Ezelle Pouleas Older Mistaken Identity (uncredited)

Facts

Release dateMay 28, 1958
Runtime128 min (2h 8m) โ€” longer as the 1958 average of 106 min
GenresThriller, Romance, Mystery
LanguageEN
Budget$2,479,000
Box office$7,808,900 (3.2ร— budget)
IMDbtt0052357

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Questions

How long is Vertigo?
Vertigo runs 128 minutes (2h 8m).
Is Vertigo worth watching?
TMDB users give it 8.1/10 across 6,517 votes, which places it #1 of 10 films released in 1958 in this index (top 100%) and #42 among 2475 thriller titles.
Who directed Vertigo?
Vertigo was directed by Alfred Hitchcock. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Psycho (1960), Rear Window (1954), Dial M for Murder (1954).
Who stars in Vertigo?
James Stewart as Det. John 'Scottie' Ferguson; Kim Novak as Madeleine Elster / Judy Barton; Barbara Bel Geddes as Marjorie 'Midge' Wood; Tom Helmore as Gavin Elster; Henry Jones as Coroner; Raymond Bailey as Scottie's Doctor.
What is Vertigo rated?
It carries a pg certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Vertigo?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/57794.

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