Vertigo(1958)
“Alfred Hitchcock engulfs you in a whirlpool of terror and tension!”
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.
Director
Alfred Hitchcock
Studio
Paramount Pictures
Budget
$2M
Revenue
$8M
Cast
James Stewart
as Det. John 'Scottie' Ferguson
Kim Novak
as Madeleine Elster / Judy Barton
Barbara Bel Geddes
as Marjorie 'Midge' Wood
Tom Helmore
as Gavin Elster
Henry Jones
as Coroner
Raymond Bailey
as Scottie's Doctor
Ellen Corby
as Manager of McKittrick Hotel
Konstantin Shayne
as Pop Leibel
Lee Patrick
as Car Owner Mistaken for Madeleine
Bess Flowers
as Diner at Ernie's (uncredited)
Alfred Hitchcock
as Man Walking Past Elster's Office (uncredited)
David Ahdar
as Priest (uncredited)
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1958
Runtime
2h 8m
Language
English
Rating
8.1 / 10
Budget
$2M
Box Office
$8M
Production Companies
Paramount Pictures • Alfred J. Hitchcock Productions
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Vertigo?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Vertigo (1958).
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.
Who directed Vertigo?▼
Vertigo was directed by Alfred Hitchcock and released in 1958. It is a mystery, romance, thriller film.
How long is Vertigo?▼
Vertigo has a runtime of 2 hours and 8 minutes (128 minutes total).
Who stars in Vertigo?▼
The cast of Vertigo includes James Stewart as Det. John 'Scottie' Ferguson, Kim Novak as Madeleine Elster / Judy Barton, Barbara Bel Geddes as Marjorie 'Midge' Wood, Tom Helmore as Gavin Elster, Henry Jones as Coroner and more.
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