Vertigo

Vertigo (1958)

81%
6268votes
6popularity
128min

"Alfred Hitchcock engulfs you in a whirlpool of terror and tension!"
Budget:$2,479,000
Revenue:$7,808,900
Release:5/9/1958
Genres:Mystery | Romance | Thriller
Original language:English
Spoken languages:English
Countries:United States of America

Overview:

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.… Expand

Production companies:

Paramount Pictures
United States of America
Alfred J. Hitchcock Productions
United States of America

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Official 60th Anniversary Trailer
5/3/2018Clip
Vertigo 60th Anniversary (1958): Presented by TCM - Midge One Liners
3/12/2018Clip
Vertigo 60th Anniversary (1958): "If You Love Me" Clip
2/23/2018Clip
Vertigo 60th Anniversary (1958): Rooftop Chase Clip
2/23/2018Clip
Vertigo 60th Anniversary (1958): Scottie's Nightmare Clip
2/23/2018Clip
Original Theatrical Trailer
11/11/2013Trailer

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Eky
- Created:6/16/2012
- Updated:6/23/2021
All I know, this film wasn’t so successful at first and this probably because the audience didn’t expect a film so dark and claustrophobic. Vertigo was so strange already from the beginning because of its surreal and nightmarish atmosphere. I bow to Hitchcock in his creativity in visualizing Jimmy Stewart’s acrophobia by implementing one of the oldest cinematography techniques, using zoom lens as it zooms in while the object moves away, emphasizing his terrified feeling and insecurity whenever he’s at a particular height due to a chronic vertigo he suffers. As always, the film director’s cameo appearance has always been fascinating since we know it’s his habit therefore we will usually let our eyes wander throughout the film, trying to spot him. In conclusion, this timeless thriller remains a classic gem despite the emergence of new modern films. The great visual effects also seem timeless when compared to digital effects. I hope my review doesn’t give you vertigo = )… Expand
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tmdb47633491
- Created:4/8/2018
- Updated:6/23/2021
I will never understand the universal adoration for Vertigo. Blindly inherited wisdom is the only explanation. How anyone could prefer this to North by Northwest or Rear Window is beyond me. An exceptionally made, exceptionally boring movie… Expand
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barrymost
- Created:3/30/2020
- Updated:6/23/2021
A tense, dizzying thriller from the Master. Plot in a nutshell: A retired detective suffering from acrophobia takes the case of an old college chum's wife, who may be possessed by the spirit of her great-grandmother who committed suicide many years previous. But of course, a much darker, and more down-to-earth, secret lies beneath the surface. Comments: James Stewart is the perfect anti-hero in this: clever and brave, but also disturbed, unhinged, and at times possessive. He does a stellar job with a difficult role. In the supporting role of Stewart's faithful friend "Midge" is Barbara Bel Geddes, and she does a delightful job. According to one source I've read, after Vertigo flopped upon release, Hitchcock blamed Stewart, claiming he (Stewart) was too old and people no longer wanted to see him, hence the film's lack of success. When Hitchcock went on to do North By Northwest, Stewart reportedly begged Hitchcock for the lead role, but Hitchcock refused, giving the lead to Cary Grant, who was actually four years older than Stewart. But according to a biography of Cary Grant written by Pamela Trescott, the reason Hitchcock wanted Grant instead was simply because they worked well together and had wanted to do another collaboration after the success of To Catch a Thief. In short, that the lead role for North By Northwest had been intended for Cary Grant, and no one else, right from the beginning. All that aside, Vertigo has established a high reputation as a masterpiece of film, and rightly so. It's also beautifully photographed, and the entire film has a soft, haunting, dreamy quality to it that's utterly captivating.… Expand
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JPV852
- Created:9/5/2020
- Updated:6/23/2021
Not one of my favorites from Hitchcock, and certainly dower, but still visually striking and two amazing performances from James Stewart and Kim Novak. This is only the second time seeing this, guessing the last time was maybe 10 years ago or so, not entirely sure when I'll revisit it. **3.75/5**… Expand
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James
JN2012
- Created:10/14/2023
- Updated:10/19/2023
Perhaps it’s due to my dislike for the overrated “North By Northwest”, but as of now this is my favourite Hitchcock.… Expand

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