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Plot
Advertising man Roger Thornhill is mistaken for a spy, triggering a deadly cross-country chase.
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Cast
Cary Grant
Roger Thornhill
Eva Marie Saint
Eve Kendall
James Mason
Phillip Vandamm
Jessie Royce Landis
Clara Thornhill
Leo G. Carroll
Professor
Josephine Hutchinson
Mrs. Townsend
Philip Ober
Lester Townsend
Martin Landau
Leonard
Adam Williams
Valerian
Edward Platt
Victor Larrabee
Robert Ellenstein
Licht
Les Tremayne
Auctioneer
Philip Coolidge
Dr. Cross
Patrick McVey
Sergeant Flamm
Edward Binns
Captain Junket
Ken Lynch
Charley
Nora Marlowe
Anna, the Menacing Housekeeper (uncredited)
Doreen Lang
Maggie - Thornhill's Secretary (uncredited)
John Beradino
Sergeant Emile Klinger (uncredited)
Ned Glass
Ticket Seller (uncredited)
Themes and moodShowHide
This picture is a masterclass in psychological tension and mistaken identity, blending thrilling chases with a sharp wit that elevates its narrative. Hitchcock's direction delivers a meticulously constructed plot filled with plot twists and visual storytelling that captures the viewer's attention from start to finish. Fans of classic thrillers and espionage films will find it exhilarating, as it represents a high point in the director's illustrious career, showcasing his ability to fuse suspense with sophisticated storytelling.
Themes
- •the fragility of identity under duress
- •the interplay of chance and destiny
- •a critique of social class structures
- •the vulnerability of the innocent hero
- •the seductive nature of espionage
Mood
suspenseful
Era
golden age
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