Overview

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.

Cast

Kevin Spacey, Jonathan Demme, Brian De Palma, Peter Bogdanovich, Janet Leigh, Curtis Hanson, Robert Altman, Tippi Hedren

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What is "Hitchcock: Shadow of a Genius" 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 brief cameo to his famous MacGuffin.

When was "Hitchcock: Shadow of a Genius" released?

Hitchcock: Shadow of a Genius was released in 1999.

Who stars in "Hitchcock: Shadow of a Genius"?

The cast includes Kevin Spacey, Jonathan Demme, Brian De Palma, Peter Bogdanovich.

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