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Frenzy (1972)

โ€œJust an ordinary necktie used with a deadly new twist.โ€

7.1/10 ยท 1,061 votes 1h 56m r ThrillerHorrorCrime

#15 of 22 films from 1972 #577 of 2475 in thriller

Directed by Alfred Hitchcock ยท Written by Arthur La Bern, Anthony Shaffer

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Overview

London is terrorized by a vicious sex killer known as The Necktie Murderer. Following the brutal slaying of his ex-wife, down-on-his-luck Richard Blaney is suspected by the police of being the killer. He goes on the run, determined to prove his innocence.

Cast

Jon Finchas Richard Ian "Dick" Blaney
Barry Fosteras Robert "Bob" Rusk
Barbara Leigh-Huntas Brenda Margaret Blaney
Anna Masseyas Barbara Jane "Babs" Milligan
Alec McCowenas DCI Tim Oxford
Vivien Merchantas Mrs Oxford
Billie Whitelawas Hetty Porter
Clive Swiftas Johnny Porter
Bernard Cribbinsas Felix Forsythe
Michael Batesas DS Spearman
Jean Marshas Monica Barling
Elsie Randolphas Gladys
Madge Ryanas Mrs Davison
John Boxeras Sir George

Facts

Release dateMay 25, 1972
Runtime116 min (1h 56m) โ€” about the same as the 1972 average of 110 min
GenresThriller, Horror, Crime
LanguageEN
Budget$2,000,000
Box office$12,600,000 (6.3ร— budget)
IMDbtt0068611

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Questions

How long is Frenzy?
Frenzy runs 116 minutes (1h 56m).
Is Frenzy worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7.1/10 across 1,061 votes, which places it #15 of 22 films released in 1972 in this index (top 36%) and #577 among 2475 thriller titles.
Who directed Frenzy?
Frenzy was directed by Alfred Hitchcock. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Psycho (1960), Rear Window (1954), Vertigo (1958).
Who stars in Frenzy?
Jon Finch as Richard Ian "Dick" Blaney; Barry Foster as Robert "Bob" Rusk; Barbara Leigh-Hunt as Brenda Margaret Blaney; Anna Massey as Barbara Jane "Babs" Milligan; Alec McCowen as DCI Tim Oxford; Vivien Merchant as Mrs Oxford.
What is Frenzy rated?
It carries a r certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Frenzy?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/60826.

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