Hitchcock: Shadow of a Genius (1999)
Overview
This documentary is a fascinating look at the cinematic genius of Alfred Hitchcock. Briefly covering much of his early British works, the film primarily focuses on his American classics, such as "Shadow of a Doubt", "Notorious", "Rear Window", "Vertigo", "Psycho" and "The Birds". The movie also covers his television years and neatly examines the Hitchcock signature touches, from his inevitable brief cameo to his famous MacGuffin.
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Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
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| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | en |
| Popularity | 1.659 |
Directed By
Ted Haimes
Crew
Ted Haimes
TOP CAST
Kevin Spacey
Narrator
Jonathan Demme
Self
Brian De Palma
Self
Peter Bogdanovich
Self
Janet Leigh
Self
Curtis Hanson
Self
Robert Altman
Self
Tippi Hedren
Self
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