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Release Date:
21 July 1958 (Brazil) moreTagline:
A Hitchcock thriller. You should see it from the beginning! morePlot:
A San Francisco detective suffering from acrophobia investigates the strange activities of an old friend's wife, all the while becoming dangerously obsessed with her. full summary | full synopsisAwards:
Nominated for 2 Oscars. Another 6 wins & 2 nominations moreNewsDesk:
(56 articles)
Free Lecture, Screening to Highlight Hitchcock's The 39 Steps, 12/6 (From BroadwayWorld.com. 9 November 2009, 1:43 PM, PST)
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Beyond Amazing more (495 total)Cast
(Complete credited cast)| James Stewart | ... | John 'Scottie' Ferguson | |
| Kim Novak | ... | Madeleine Elster / Judy Barton | |
| Barbara Bel Geddes | ... | Midge Wood | |
| Tom Helmore | ... | Gavin Elster | |
| Henry Jones | ... | Coroner | |
| Raymond Bailey | ... | Scottie's Doctor | |
| Ellen Corby | ... | Manager of McKittrick Hotel | |
| Konstantin Shayne | ... | Pop Leibel | |
| Lee Patrick | ... | Car Owner Mistaken for Madeleine |
Additional Details
Also Known As:
'Vertigo' (USA) (poster title)Alfred Hitchcock's Vertigo (USA) (complete title)
Darkling I Listen (USA) (working title)
Fear and Trembling (USA) (working title)
From Among the Dead (USA) (working title)
Illicit Darkening (USA) (working title)
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View content advisory for parentsRuntime:
128 min | USA:129 min (1996 restored version)Country:
USALanguage:
EnglishColor:
Color (Technicolor)Aspect Ratio:
1.50 : 1 moreSound Mix:
DTS 70 mm (1996 re-release) (70 mm prints) | DTS (1996 re-release) (35 mm prints) | Dolby Digital (1996 re-release) (35 mm prints) | Mono (Westrex Recording System)Certification:
USA:Approved (PCA #18867) | USA:PG (re-rating) (1983) (certificate no. 27072) | Canada:14 (Nova Scotia) (re-rating) (1997) | Canada:G (Nova Scotia) (original rating) (1983) | Spain:T | Canada:PG (Manitoba/Ontario) | Brazil:14 | Netherlands:12 | Iceland:12 (1984) | Argentina:13 | Australia:PG | Finland:K-12/9 (1995) | Finland:K-12/9 (1997) | Finland:K-16 (1958) | France:U | Norway:11 (re-rating) (1997) | Norway:16 (original rating) | Portugal:M/12 | Sweden:15 | UK:A (original rating) | UK:PG (video rating) (1988) | West Germany:12 | Canada:13+ (Quebec)Fun Stuff
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Director Trademark: [Alfred Hitchcock] [bathroom]Madeline emerges from the bathroom, ready for lovemaking. moreGoofs:
Continuity: The amount of sunlight/shadows in the alley behind the flower shop as first Madeleine and then Scotty walk towards the door. moreMovie Connections:
Featured in A Night at the Movies: The Suspenseful World of Thrillers (2009) (TV) moreSoundtrack:
Sardis #4 moreFAQ
What's the name of the lady who manages the hotel?Where is this movie set?
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Over the years, this film has been regarded as one of Hitchcock's masterpieces. Its been called the most personal, emotional, and complex of Hitchcock's films. I agree with all of these things except for one, this film IS Hitchcock's masterpiece work. All of the others pale in comparison to this. There are phenomenal performances here by Jimmy Stewart who plays the biggest anti-hero of his career and Kim Novak whose stunning beauty and exceptional personalities shine through this dark film. Barbara Bel Geddes provides great support as well. Everything about this film, the cinematography, the story, the depth, etc. leaves you mystified and transfixed on this dizzying, surreal artwork of a film. It truly is flawless. If you are a Hitchcock fan and haven't seen this you need to get up right now and buy, not rent, this as soon as possible!