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IMDb rating 8.3
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Critic rating 10

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Kasper Løvborg
rated 10

Groundbreaking camera work and an outstanding score conjure up almost peerless movie magic, spellbinding us. And so does Jimmy Stewart's most impressive performance as Scotty in the last act. Hitchcock's finest trick (in this, his finest...

3 years ago
Maryam Msh
rated 7

Not that bad ... but a bit slow at the start

2 years ago
Minttu Heimovala
rated 9

A film everyone should see at least once!

2 years ago
Critic Peter Bradshaw
rated 10

Hitchcock’s masterpiece (...) combines his flair for psychological shocks with a genius for dapper stylishness.

Read full review at The Guardian
Critic Jake Hamilton
rated 10

...Hitchcock's most disturbing masterpiece.

Read full review at Empire
Michael Thomsen
rated 10

Måske en af verdens bedste film. Det skal dog siges at jeg var sådan lidt "huh?" den første gang jeg så den, men den vokser. Vilde 1950er farver!

2 years ago
Critic Jakob Åsell
rated 10

Ett svindlande mästerverk.

Read full review at Moviezine

Cast & Crew

Alfred Hitchcock
As Man Walking Past Elster's Office (uncredited)
Bess Flowers
As Diner at Ernie's (uncredited)
Ellen Corby
As Manager of McKittrick Hotel
Forbes Murray
As Diner at Ernie's (uncredited)
James Stewart
As Det. John 'Scottie' Ferguson
Fred Graham
As Policeman on Rooftop (uncredited)

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Vertigo (1958) is a psychological thriller film directed by Alfred Hitchcock, starring James Stewart and Kim Novak. The movie follows Scottie Ferguson (Stewart), a retired San Francisco detective suffering from acrophobia, who is hired by his friend Gavin Elster (Tom Helmore) to investigate the strange activities of his wife Madeleine (Novak). As Scottie becomes obsessed with Madeleine, he discovers a web of secrets and lies that lead him down a dangerous path. The film explores themes of obsession, identity, and the power of suggestion. Shot on location in San Francisco, Vertigo features iconic scenes and landmarks that add to its captivating atmosphere. With its use of suspenseful storytelling and masterful direction, Hitchcock creates a thrilling experience that will keep viewers on the edge of their seats.

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