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North by Northwest

G19592h 17mAlfred Hitchcock
IMDb 8.3 · Rotten Tomatoes 97% · Metacritic 98
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"It's a deadly game of "tag" and Cary Grant is "it"!"

Advertising man Roger Thornhill is mistaken for a spy, triggering a deadly cross-country chase.

ThrillerAdventure
New York CityAssassinationUndercover AgentEspionageSpyCold WarMistaken IdentityDeceptionRomanceFugitive

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Frequently asked questions

What is North by Northwest (1959) about?

Advertising man Roger Thornhill is mistaken for a spy, triggering a deadly cross-country chase.

Who stars in North by Northwest?

North by Northwest stars Cary Grant (Roger Thornhill), Eva Marie Saint (Eve Kendall), James Mason (Phillip Vandamm), Jessie Royce Landis (Clara Thornhill), Leo G. Carroll (Professor). The film was directed by Alfred Hitchcock.

How long is North by Northwest?

North by Northwest has a runtime of 2 min and premiered in 1959. It is rated G.

Is North by Northwest worth watching?

North by Northwest holds an IMDb rating of 8.3/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 97. Fans of Thriller, Adventure are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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