Spellbound(1945)
“This is love! Complete...reckless...violent!”
Overview
When Dr. Anthony Edwardes arrives at a Vermont mental hospital to replace the outgoing hospital director, Dr. Constance Peterson, a psychoanalyst, discovers Edwardes is actually an impostor. The man confesses that the real Dr. Edwardes is dead and fears he may have killed him, but cannot recall anything. Dr. Peterson, however is convinced his impostor is innocent of the man's murder, and joins him on a quest to unravel his amnesia through psychoanalysis.
Director
Alfred Hitchcock
Studio
Selznick International Pictures
Budget
$2M
Revenue
$7M
Cast
Ingrid Bergman
as Dr. Constance Petersen
Gregory Peck
as John Ballantine
Leo G. Carroll
as Dr. Murchison
Michael Chekhov
as Dr. Alexander Brulov
John Emery
as Dr. Fleurot
Steven Geray
as Dr. Graff
Paul Harvey
as Dr. Hanish
Erskine Sanford
as Dr. Galt (uncredited)
Norman Lloyd
as Mr. Garmes
Donald Curtis
as Harry
Rhonda Fleming
as Mary Carmichael
Bill Goodwin
as House detective
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1945
Runtime
1h 51m
Language
English
Rating
7.4 / 10
Budget
$2M
Box Office
$7M
Production Companies
Selznick International Pictures • Vanguard Films
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Where can I watch Spellbound?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Spellbound (1945).
What is Spellbound about?▼
When Dr. Anthony Edwardes arrives at a Vermont mental hospital to replace the outgoing hospital director, Dr. Constance Peterson, a psychoanalyst, discovers Edwardes is actually an impostor. The man confesses that the real Dr. Edwardes is dead and fears he may have killed him, but cannot recall anything. Dr. Peterson, however is convinced his impostor is innocent of the man's murder, and joins him on a quest to unravel his amnesia through psychoanalysis.
Who directed Spellbound?▼
Spellbound was directed by Alfred Hitchcock and released in 1945. It is a thriller, mystery, romance film.
How long is Spellbound?▼
Spellbound has a runtime of 1 hours and 51 minutes (111 minutes total).
Who stars in Spellbound?▼
The cast of Spellbound includes Ingrid Bergman as Dr. Constance Petersen, Gregory Peck as John Ballantine, Leo G. Carroll as Dr. Murchison, Michael Chekhov as Dr. Alexander Brulov, John Emery as Dr. Fleurot and more.
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