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Movie poster: North by Northwest (1959)
🎬 Movie

North by Northwest

1959 · 137 min Thriller Adventure
8.0 / 10 · TMDB

Advertising man Roger Thornhill is mistaken for a spy, triggering a deadly cross-country chase.

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📋 Film Details

Year 1959
Country United States of America
Genre Thriller, Adventure
Director Alfred Hitchcock
Runtime 137 min.
Rating TMDB: 8.0/10 (4460 votes)

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🎬 MovieFinder's Take

The film uses anxiety as a tool: applied precisely, in the right places. Doesn't let you relax, but doesn't overdo it.

A thriller that rewards on repeat viewing: you notice things the second time around. Worth revisiting.

For fans of suspense and psychological tension. If you need action — this is a different film.

Director: Alfred Hitchcock

— MovieFinder Editorial

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Viewing atmosphere: A dark evening, in quiet. Better with someone — there'll be things to talk about after.

🎭 Cast

Cary Grant

Cary Grant

Roger Thornhill

Eva Marie Saint

Eva Marie Saint

Eve Kendall

James Mason

James Mason

Phillip Vandamm

Jessie Royce Landis

Jessie Royce Landis

Clara Thornhill

Leo G. Carroll

Leo G. Carroll

Professor

Josephine Hutchinson

Josephine Hutchinson

Mrs. Townsend

Philip Ober

Philip Ober

Lester Townsend

Martin Landau

Martin Landau

Leonard

Adam Williams

Adam Williams

Valerian

Edward Platt

Edward Platt

Victor Larrabee

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