"Alfred Hitchcock Presents" (1985) TV series 1985-1989

User Rating:

6.8/10   

Directors:

Ray Austin
Steve De Jarnatt

Writers:

Jim Beaver (writer) (episode)
Gilbert Ralston (writer)

Seasons:

1 | 2 | 3 | 4

Release Date:

29 September 1985 (USA)

Genre:

Crime | Drama | Mystery | Thriller

Plot:

Updated remakes of classic stories originally produced by the Master of Suspense.

Plot Keywords:

Remake | Anthology | Cult Favorite | Character Name In Title

Awards:

Nominated for 2 Primetime Emmys. Another 4 nominations

Cast

Bernard Behrens	...	Dr. Heller / ... (3 episodes, 1987-1989)
Cynthia Belliveau	...	Cassie Wilson / ... (3 episodes, 1987-1989)
David B. Nichols	...	Captain Allard / ... (3 episodes, 1987-1989)
Kathleen Quinlan	...	Ann Foley / ... (2 episodes, 1986-1988)
Edward Woodward	...	Drummond (2 episodes, 1988)
Brian Bedford	...	Sherlock Holmes / ... (2 episodes, 1985-1989)
Bruce Gray	...	Billy Pearson / ... (2 episodes, 1986-1989)
Peter Spence	...	Andrew / ... (2 episodes, 1987-1988)
Melissa Sue Anderson	...	Julie Fenton / ... (2 episodes, 1988-1989)
Kate Trotter	...	Margaret Lord (2 episodes, 1988)
Ann-Marie MacDonald	...	Denise Tyler / ... (2 episodes, 1987-1989)
Lawrence Dane	...	Joe Metcalf / ... (2 episodes, 1987-1988)
Robert Wisden	...	Marty Parks / ... (2 episodes, 1987-1988)
Carolyn Dunn	...	Alicia Barclay / ... (2 episodes, 1988)
Cedric Smith	...	Paul Stevens / ... (2 episodes, 1988-1989)
Neil Munro	...	David Barclay / ... (2 episodes, 1987-1988)
Elizabeth Lennie	...	Jill Drummond (2 episodes, 1988)
John Colicos	...	Carter Talbot / ... (2 episodes, 1987-1989)
Eve Crawford	...	Honey / ... (2 episodes, 1988-1989)
Art Hindle	...	Alton Brooks / ... (2 episodes, 1988-1989)
Barclay Hope	...	Harvey / ... (2 episodes, 1988-1989)
Brent Stait	...	Jim Sweeney / ... (2 episodes, 1988-1989)
Cec Linder	...	Dr. Hoffman / ... (2 episodes, 1987-1988)
Mary Beth Rubens	...	Alison / ... (2 episodes, 1987-1988)
Frank Adamson	...	Bartender / ... (2 episodes, 1987-1989)
Sean Hewitt	...	Danny Mosely / ... (2 episodes, 1987-1988)
Robert Morelli	...	Frank Keller / ... (2 episodes, 1987-1988)
Cheryl Wilson	...	Molly Stevens / ... (2 episodes, 1987-1988)
Murray Cruchley	...	Dr. Stevens / ... (2 episodes, 1987-1988)
Colin Fox	...	Dr. Herman Vandenburg / ... (2 episodes, 1987-1988)
James Hobson	...	Father / ... (2 episodes, 1988-1989)
Laurie Paton	...	Kathy / ... (2 episodes, 1988-1989)
Ray Paisley	...	Leon Dennison / ... (2 episodes, 1987-1988)
Sam Malkin	...	Barney / ... (2 episodes, 1988-1989)
Jerry Boyd	...	Ambulance Attendant #2 / ... (2 episodes, 1985-1986)
Grant Owens	...	Defense Attorney / ... (2 episodes, 1985-1986)
Irene Pauzer	...	Dora / ... (2 episodes, 1987-1988)
James O'Regan	...	Cop / ... (2 episodes, 1987-1988)
Rod Wilson	...	Eddie / ... (2 episodes, 1987-1988)
Fred Taylor	...	Biker / ... (2 episodes, 1985-1986)
Wendy Oates	...	Anesthesiologist #2 / ... (2 episodes, 1985)
Parker Stevenson	...	Clark Taylor (2 episodes, 1985-1988)
Wayne Best	...	Mark Taylor / ... (2 episodes, 1987-1989)
Patricia Collins	...	Dr. Winton / ... (2 episodes, 1987-1989)
Michael Donaghue	...	Deskman / ... (2 episodes, 1987-1988)

Runtime:

22 min (76 episodes)

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Sound Mix:

Mono

Certification:

Finland:K-16 (1989) (video) | Argentina:13 | Iceland:16

Filming Locations:

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Company:

Michael Sloan Productions

Movie Connections:

Follows "Alfred Hitchcock Presents" (1955)

Soundtrack:

Funeral March of a Marionette

Great remakes!

The remake-TV-series, that started 50 years later, than the original release date, is a worthy remake of the sensational Hitchcock-work.

The small series are remade originally, with new actors and directors.

Even though a remake of any of Hitchcock's work will never reach the brilliance as the original, the episodes are quite enjoyable: the usual suspense, the great characters and the well made camera shots, and colored - for people who like to see those shows, but couldn't deal with b/w, a tremendous step. Especially the episode directed by Tim Burton, what perhaps let him get a foot in the door of directing, is wonderful. Probably the best! All the classic episodes, that we loved, appear again, including "Bang You're Dead" and "The Man From the South", that proves its quality with Hitchcock-blondes as Kim 'Novak and Tippi Hedren. Melanie Griffith, the daughter of Tippi Hedren, has a cameo here.

If you ever get the opportunity to watch the show, don't hesitate to do so, because you think Hitchcock-remakes ain't good. Hilarious Show!