Hitchcock
6.6/10
Rating
98 min
Runtime
2012
Release Year
Sacha Gervasi
Director
Cast
Anthony Hopkins, Helen Mirren, Scarlett Johansson, Danny Huston, Toni Collette
Quick Synopsis
After the success of his film "North by Northwest," director Alfred Hitchcock chooses to adapt Robert Bloch's novel "Psycho" for his next movie. When the studio declines to fund the project, Hitchcock decides to finance it himself, agreeing to take a share of the profits instead. His wife, Alma Reville, is concerned about the film but continues to support him. Throughout the production, the challenges and pressures put a strain on their marriage.
Detailed Synopsis of Hitchcock
Following his great success with "North by Northwest," director Alfred Hitchcock makes a daring choice for his next project: an adaptation of Robert Bloch's novel "Psycho." When the studio refuses to back the picture, Hitchcock decides to pay for it himself in exchange for a percentage of the profits. His wife, Alma Reville, has serious reservations about the film but supports him nonetheless. Still, the production strains the couple's marriage.
