Frenzy (1971): cast, story & where to watch

1971 · Film · ★ 10

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Released in 1971, Frenzy is a drama, crime and mystery film directed by Giannis Hristodoulou, running about 83 minutes.

What it’s about. A woman murders her disabled husband and informs his brother (with whom she is having an affair), but she realizes she has misdialed and accidentally confessed her crime to a stranger. The caller attempts to blackmail her, but when he tries to rape her she kills him in the struggle. Worse still, her doctor and lover inform her to say nothing because her husband has been dead for eight months and everything that has happened she has imagined.

Who’s in it. Frenzy stars Giannis Voglis as Detective Gibson, Angelos Antonopoulos as Dimitris Paizis, Catherine Mitchell as Catherine Paizis and Alexis Damianos as Alexandros Paizis, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 10.0/10, Frenzy sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Frenzy page.

If you liked it. Fans of Frenzy tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Frenzy (1971)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Frenzy change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Frenzy worth watching?
Frenzy holds an audience score of 10.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, crime and mystery. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in Frenzy?
Frenzy stars Giannis Voglis, Angelos Antonopoulos, Catherine Mitchell, Alexis Damianos and Tasso Kavadia.
When was Frenzy released?
Frenzy was released in 1971, with a runtime of about 83 minutes.