Rope(1948)
“It begins with a shriek...it ends with a shot! From beginning to end, nothing ever held you like Alfred Hitchcock's ROPE!”
Overview
Two young men attempt to prove they committed the perfect murder by hosting a dinner party for the family of a classmate they just strangled to death.
Director
Alfred Hitchcock
Studio
Transatlantic Pictures
Budget
$2M
Revenue
$2M
Cast
James Stewart
as Rupert Cadell
John Dall
as Brandon Shaw
Farley Granger
as Phillip Morgan
Cedric Hardwicke
as Mr. Henry Kentley
Constance Collier
as Mrs. Anita Atwater
Douglas Dick
as Kenneth Lawrence
Edith Evanson
as Mrs. Wilson
Dick Hogan
as David Kentley
Joan Chandler
as Janet Walker
Alfred Hitchcock
as Man Walking in Street (uncredited)
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1948
Runtime
1h 21m
Language
English
Rating
7.9 / 10
Budget
$2M
Box Office
$2M
Production Companies
Transatlantic Pictures
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Rope?▼
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What is Rope about?▼
Two young men attempt to prove they committed the perfect murder by hosting a dinner party for the family of a classmate they just strangled to death.
Who directed Rope?▼
Rope was directed by Alfred Hitchcock and released in 1948. It is a thriller, crime, drama film.
How long is Rope?▼
Rope has a runtime of 1 hours and 21 minutes (81 minutes total).
Who stars in Rope?▼
The cast of Rope includes James Stewart as Rupert Cadell, John Dall as Brandon Shaw, Farley Granger as Phillip Morgan, Cedric Hardwicke as Mr. Henry Kentley, Constance Collier as Mrs. Anita Atwater and more.
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