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Vertigo (1958)

PG · 1958-05-28 · 2h 8m · EN
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Alfred Hitchcock engulfs you in a whirlpool of terror and tension!

A retired San Francisco detective suffering from acrophobia investigates the strange activities of an old friend's wife, all the while becoming dangerously obsessed with her.

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Alfred HitchcockDirector
Budget
$2.5M
Box office
$7.8M

Media

▶ Vertigo 60th Anniversary (1958): Presented by TCM - Midge One Liners▶ Vertigo 60th Anniversary (1958): "If You Love Me" Clip▶ Vertigo 60th Anniversary (1958): Rooftop Chase Clip▶ Vertigo 60th Anniversary (1958): Scottie's Nightmare Clip▶ TCM 60th Anniversary Spot▶ Vertigo (1958) Restored Trailer - Alfred Hitchcock Movie

Top billed cast

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James StewartJames StewartDet. John 'Scottie' FergusonKim NovakKim NovakMadeleine Elster / Judy BartonBarbara Bel GeddesBarbara Bel GeddesMarjorie 'Midge' WoodTom HelmoreTom HelmoreGavin ElsterHenry JonesHenry JonesCoronerRaymond BaileyRaymond BaileyScottie's DoctorEllen CorbyEllen CorbyManager of McKittrick HotelKonstantin ShayneKonstantin ShaynePop LeibelLee PatrickLee PatrickCar Owner Mistaken for MadeleineBess FlowersBess FlowersDiner at Ernie's (uncredited)Alfred HitchcockAlfred HitchcockMan Walking Past Elster's Office (uncredited)David AhdarDavid AhdarPriest (uncredited)

Keywords

DetectiveSan francisco, californiaNeo-noirPsychological thrillerLove of one's lifeObsessionPaintingMuseumGraveGolden gate bridgeSuicide attemptBachelorSense of guiltPlanNoirFear of heightsInsurance fraudVertigoNecklaceRescue from drowningFilm noirColor film noirThe perfect murderThe perfect crime

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Genre affinityThriller · Mystery · RomanceTheme affinityDetective · San Francisco California · Neo NoirMood preferenceRomance · Psychological ThrillerNarrative complexityMysteryVisual styleNeo Noir · Noir · Film NoirEmotional intensityRomance

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Frequently asked questions about Vertigo

What is Vertigo about?

A retired San Francisco detective suffering from acrophobia investigates the strange activities of an old friend's wife, all the while becoming dangerously obsessed with her.

How long is Vertigo?

Vertigo has a runtime of 128 minutes.