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Torn Curtain (1966)

“It tears you apart with suspense!”

6.6/10 · 684 votes 2h 7m pg Thriller

#17 of 17 films from 1966 #1157 of 2475 in thriller

Directed by Alfred Hitchcock · Written by Brian Moore

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Overview

During the Cold War, an American scientist appears to defect to East Germany as part of a cloak and dagger mission to find the formula for a resin solution—but the plan goes awry when his fiancee, unaware of his motivation, follows him across the border.

Cast

Paul Newmanas Michael Armstrong
Julie Andrewsas Sarah Sherman
Lila Kedrovaas Countess Kuchinska
Hansjörg Felmyas Heinrich Gerhard
Tamara Toumanovaas Ballerina
Ludwig Donathas Gustav Lindt
Wolfgang Kielingas Hermann Gromek
Günter Strackas Karl Manfred
David Opatoshuas Mr. Jacobi
Gisela Fischeras Dr. Koska
Mort Millsas Farmer
Carolyn Conwellas Farmer's Wife
Arthur Gould-Porteras Freddy
Gloria Govrinas Miss Mann

Facts

Release dateJuly 14, 1966
Runtime127 min (2h 7m) — longer as the 1966 average of 114 min
GenresThriller
LanguageEN
Budget$3,000,000
Box office$13,000,615 (4.3× budget)
IMDbtt0061107

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Questions

How long is Torn Curtain?
Torn Curtain runs 127 minutes (2h 7m).
Is Torn Curtain worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.6/10 across 684 votes, which places it #17 of 17 films released in 1966 in this index (top 6%) and #1157 among 2475 thriller titles.
Who directed Torn Curtain?
Torn Curtain was directed by Alfred Hitchcock. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Psycho (1960), Rear Window (1954), Vertigo (1958).
Who stars in Torn Curtain?
Paul Newman as Michael Armstrong; Julie Andrews as Sarah Sherman; Lila Kedrova as Countess Kuchinska; Hansjörg Felmy as Heinrich Gerhard; Tamara Toumanova as Ballerina; Ludwig Donath as Gustav Lindt.
What is Torn Curtain rated?
It carries a pg certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Torn Curtain?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/66087.

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