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Psycho (1960)

โ€œA new and altogether different screen excitement!โ€

8.4/10 ยท 11,281 votes 1h 49m r ThrillerHorrorMystery

#1 of 17 films from 1960 #11 of 2475 in thriller

Directed by Alfred Hitchcock ยท Written by Robert Bloch, Joseph Stefano

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Overview

When larcenous real estate clerk Marion Crane goes on the lam with a wad of cash and hopes of starting a new life, she ends up at the notorious Bates Motel, where manager Norman Bates cares for his housebound mother.

Cast

Anthony Perkinsas Norman Bates
Janet Leighas Marion Crane
Vera Milesas Lila Crane
John Gavinas Sam Loomis
Martin Balsamas Milton Arbogast
John McIntireas Al Chambers
Simon Oaklandas Fred Richman
Frank Albertsonas Tom Cassidy
Patricia Hitchcockas Caroline
Vaughn Tayloras George Lowery
Lurene Tuttleas Mrs. Chambers
John Andersonas California Charlie
Mort Millsas Highway Patrol Officer
Fletcher Allenas Policeman on Steps (uncredited)

Facts

Release dateJune 22, 1960
Runtime109 min (1h 49m) โ€” shorter as the 1960 average of 120 min
GenresThriller, Horror, Mystery
LanguageEN
Budget$806,947
Box office$50,000,000 (62.0ร— budget)
IMDbtt0054215

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Questions

How long is Psycho?
Psycho runs 109 minutes (1h 49m).
Is Psycho worth watching?
TMDB users give it 8.4/10 across 11,281 votes, which places it #1 of 17 films released in 1960 in this index (top 100%) and #11 among 2475 thriller titles.
Who directed Psycho?
Psycho was directed by Alfred Hitchcock. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Rear Window (1954), Vertigo (1958), Dial M for Murder (1954).
Who stars in Psycho?
Anthony Perkins as Norman Bates; Janet Leigh as Marion Crane; Vera Miles as Lila Crane; John Gavin as Sam Loomis; Martin Balsam as Milton Arbogast; John McIntire as Al Chambers.
What is Psycho rated?
It carries a r certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Psycho?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/75420.

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