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Hitchcock: Shadow of a Genius

G19991h 41mTed Haimes
IMDb 7.9

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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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Film DirectorAlfred HitchcockEnglish

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What is Hitchcock: Shadow of a Genius (1999) about?

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…

Who stars in Hitchcock: Shadow of a Genius?

Hitchcock: Shadow of a Genius stars Kevin Spacey (Narrator), Jonathan Demme (Self), Brian De Palma (Self), Peter Bogdanovich (Self), Janet Leigh (Self). The film was directed by Ted Haimes.

How long is Hitchcock: Shadow of a Genius?

Hitchcock: Shadow of a Genius has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1999. It is rated G.

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