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The Men Who Made the Movies: Alfred Hitchcock · 1973

The Men Who Made the Movies: Alfred Hitchcock (1973) is a Documentary film directed by Richard Schickel, starring Alfred Hitchcock, Cliff Robertson.

Documentary

Overview

A look at Alfred Hitchcock's films. The Master of Suspense himself, who is interviewed extensively here, shares stories including his deep-seated fear of policemen, elaborates on the difference between shock and suspense, defines the meaning of "MacGuffin," and discusses his use of storyboarding in designing a film. Clips from many of his greatest films (including "North by Northwest", "Shadow of a Doubt", "The Birds", and the legendary shower scene from "Psycho") illustrate his points, often to Hitchcock's own voice-over observations, with narrator Cliff Robertson offering other critical insights.

Cast

Alfred Hitchcock, Cliff Robertson

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What is "The Men Who Made the Movies: Alfred Hitchcock" about?

A look at Alfred Hitchcock's films. The Master of Suspense himself, who is interviewed extensively here, shares stories including his deep-seated fear of policemen, elaborates on the difference between shock and suspense, defines the meaning of "MacGuffin," and discusses his use of storyboarding in designing a film. Clips from many of his greatest films (including "North by Northwest", "Shadow of a Doubt", "The Birds", and the legendary shower scene from "Psycho") illustrate his points, often to Hitchcock's own voice-over observations, with narrator Cliff Robertson offering other critical insights.

When was "The Men Who Made the Movies: Alfred Hitchcock" released?

The Men Who Made the Movies: Alfred Hitchcock was released in 1973.

Who stars in "The Men Who Made the Movies: Alfred Hitchcock"?

The cast includes Alfred Hitchcock, Cliff Robertson.