Peeping Tom
“What made this the most diabolical murder weapon ever used?”
Synopsis
Loner Mark Lewis works at a film studio during the day and, at night, takes racy photographs of women. Also he's making a documentary on fear, which involves recording the reactions of victims as he murders them. He befriends Helen, the daughter of the family living in the apartment below his, and he tells her vaguely about the movie he is making.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Official 4K Restoration TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2023-10-09
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Karlheinz Böhm
Mark Lewis
Moira Shearer
Vivian
Anna Massey
Helen Stephens
Maxine Audley
Mrs. Stephens
Brenda Bruce
Dora
Miles Malleson
Elderly Gentleman Customer
Esmond Knight
Arthur Baden
Martin Miller
Dr. Rosen
Michael Goodliffe
Don Jarvis
Jack Watson
Chief Insp. Gregg
Shirley Anne Field
Pauline Shields
Pamela Green
Milly
John Barrard
Small Man (uncredited)
Robert Crewdson
Shop Assistant on Film Set (uncredited)
Nigel Davenport
Det. Sgt. Miller (uncredited)
Michael Powell
Mark's Father - A.N. Lewis (uncredited)
Susan Travers
Lorraine the Model (uncredited)
Keith Baxter
Det. Baxter (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Beijing International Film Festival（4K RESTORATION）
Festival / Special Debut
November 7, 1961
Wide Cinema Exhibition
July 5, 2000
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$150K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$84K
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.56x
-$66K deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michael Powell
- Screenplay & Story
- Leo Marks
- Original Score
- Brian Easdale
- Original Title
- Peeping Tom
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 41m
- Production Budget
- $150K
- Worldwide Gross
- $84K
- Production Studios
- Michael Powell (Theatre)
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michael Powell
Leo Marks
Brian Easdale
Otto Heller
Noreen Ackland
Michael Powell
Department Leadership Roster
Michael Powell
Director
Leo Marks
Screenplay
Michael Powell
Producer
Brian Easdale
Original Music Composer
Otto Heller
Director of Photography
Noreen Ackland
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Peeping Tom.
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TSPDT - 1000 Greatest Films
They Shoot Pictures, Don't They? (TSPDT) - The 1,000 Greatest Films. A definitive meta-list aggregating thousands of critics' polls, historical rankings, and director top 10s to represent the ultimate critical consensus in cinema history. TSPDT 影史最伟大的1000部电影： 全球最权威的电影元榜单，由该网站汇总世界各大电影刊物历史评选结果及数千名影评人、学者的个人十佳榜单，通过算法加权计算得出的终极共识。 *片单说明：* 本片单只收录纯电影，以下剧集或迷你剧不予收录： • [#335] Berlin Alexanderplatz (1980) • [#514] Twin Peaks: The Return (2017) • [#614] Edvard Munch (1974) • [#703] The Sorrow and the Pity (1969) • [#890] Elephant (1989) • [#925] Heimat (1984) • [#968] Doomed Love (1978) 以下作品在 TMDB 被拆分为多个独立电影条目；本片单按作品/章节顺序连续收录，且每个分拆条目均沿用同一 TSPDT 名次： • [#171] Dekalog (1989) — 展开为 10 部电影 • [#988] Olympia (1938) — 展开为 2 部电影 *(Updated via Automated ETL Pipeline: 2026-10-19 07:33:14 UTC+8)*
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Frequently Asked Questions About Peeping Tom
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Peeping Tom about?
Loner Mark Lewis works at a film studio during the day and, at night, takes racy photographs of women. Also he's making a documentary on fear, which involves recording the reactions of victims as he murders them. He befriends Helen, the daughter of the family living in the apartment below his, and he tells her vaguely about the movie he is making.
Who directed Peeping Tom?
Peeping Tom was directed by Michael Powell.
Who stars in Peeping Tom?
The principal cast of Peeping Tom includes Karlheinz Böhm, Moira Shearer, Anna Massey, Maxine Audley, Brenda Bruce.
When was Peeping Tom released and how long is it?
Peeping Tom was released in 1960 with a total runtime of 1h 41m.
What was the box office and production budget of Peeping Tom?
Peeping Tom had a reported production budget of $150K and grossed $84K at the worldwide box office (0.56 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for Peeping Tom?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Peeping Tom was composed by Brian Easdale.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Peeping Tom?
Peeping Tom holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).