Hitchcock's masterpiece features stunning cinematography and innovative camera techniques, including the famous "Vertigo effect," creating a visual representation of the main character's psychological turmoil.
Vertigo is a masterclass in suspense and psychological tension. Hitchcock's direction paired with Jimmy Stewart's captivating performance creates a spellbinding experience that explores themes of obsession and deception.
Kim Novak's character, Madeleine, showcases stunning outfits that epitomize the fashionable 1950s. Alfred Hitchcock's masterful direction adds to the allure of the film's fashion.
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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.
Release
1958-05-28
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Original language
English
Runtime
2 hour 9 minutes
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