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Peeping Tom (1960)

“What made this the most diabolical murder weapon ever used?”

7.4/10 · 933 votes 1h 41m nr ThrillerDramaHorrorCrime

#15 of 17 films from 1960 #320 of 2475 in thriller

Directed by Michael Powell · Written by Leo Marks

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Overview

Loner Mark Lewis works at a film studio during the day and, at night, takes racy photographs of women. Also he's making a documentary on fear, which involves recording the reactions of victims as he murders them. He befriends Helen, the daughter of the family living in the apartment below his, and he tells her vaguely about the movie he is making.

Cast

Karlheinz Böhmas Mark Lewis
Anna Masseyas Helen Stephens
Moira Sheareras Vivian
Maxine Audleyas Mrs. Stephens
Brenda Bruceas Dora
Miles Mallesonas Elderly Gentleman Customer
Esmond Knightas Arthur Baden
Michael Goodliffeas Don Jarvis
Jack Watsonas Chief Insp. Gregg
Shirley Anne Fieldas Pauline Shields
Pamela Greenas Milly
John Barrardas Small Man (uncredited)
Robert Crewdsonas Shop Assistant on Film Set (uncredited)
Nigel Davenportas Det. Sgt. Miller (uncredited)

Facts

Release dateApril 7, 1960
Runtime101 min (1h 41m) — shorter as the 1960 average of 120 min
GenresThriller, Drama, Horror, Crime
LanguageEN
Budget$150,000
Box office$83,957 (0.6× budget)
IMDbtt0054167

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Questions

How long is Peeping Tom?
Peeping Tom runs 101 minutes (1h 41m).
Is Peeping Tom worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7.4/10 across 933 votes, which places it #15 of 17 films released in 1960 in this index (top 18%) and #320 among 2475 thriller titles.
Who directed Peeping Tom?
Peeping Tom was directed by Michael Powell. Other well-rated titles by the same director: The Red Shoes (1948), Black Narcissus (1947).
Who stars in Peeping Tom?
Karlheinz Böhm as Mark Lewis; Anna Massey as Helen Stephens; Moira Shearer as Vivian; Maxine Audley as Mrs. Stephens; Brenda Bruce as Dora; Miles Malleson as Elderly Gentleman Customer.
What is Peeping Tom rated?
It carries a nr certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Peeping Tom?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/74253.

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