The Girl
“He made her his star. And his darkest obsession.”
Synopsis
Director Alfred Hitchcock is revered as one of the greatest creative minds in the history of cinema. Known for his psychological thrillers, Hitchcock’s leading ladies were cool, beautiful and preferably blonde. One such actress was Tippi Hedren, an unknown fashion model given her big break when Hitchcock’s wife saw her on a TV commercial. Brought to Universal Studios, Hedren was shocked when the director, at the peak of his career, quickly cast her to star in his next feature, 1963’s The Birds. Little did Hedren know that as ambitious and terrifying as the production would be to shoot, the most daunting aspect of the film ended up coming from behind the camera.
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The Girl: Trailer (HBO Films)Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2012-09-09
Top Cast
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Sienna Miller
Tippi Hedren
Toby Jones
Alfred Hitchcock
Imelda Staunton
Alma Reville Hitchcock
Conrad Kemp
Evan Hunter
Penelope Wilton
Peggy Robertson
Angelina Ingpen
Melanie
Candice D'Arcy
Josephine Milton
Carl Beukes
Jim Brown
Kate Tilley
Rita Riggs
Aubrey Shelton
Maitre D
Leon Clingman
Ray Berwick
Patrick Lyster
Bob Boyle
Adrian Galley
Martin Balsam (uncredited)
Louis Joubert
Reporter (uncredited)
Leon Kowalski
Photographer (uncredited)
Sean Cameron Michael
Robert Burks (uncredited)
Carel Nel
Clapper Loader (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 22, 2012
Wide Cinema Exhibition
March 19, 2013
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Julian Jarrold
- Screenplay & Story
- Gwyneth Hughes, Donald Spoto
- Original Score
- Philip Miller
- Original Title
- The Girl
- Country of Origin
- Germany, South Africa, United Kingdom, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Production Studios
- BBC, HBO, Moonlighting Films, Wall to Wall, Warner Bros. Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Julian Jarrold
Gwyneth Hughes, Donald Spoto
Philip Miller
John Pardue
Andrew Hulme
Alex Graham, Amanda Jenks, Lucy Richer, Leanne Klein
Department Leadership Roster
Julian Jarrold
Director
Gwyneth Hughes
Writer
Philip Miller
Original Music Composer
Andrew Hulme
Editor
Amanda Jenks
Producer
John Pardue
Director of Photography
Darryl Hammer
Production Design
Diana Cilliers
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Girl
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What is The Girl about?
Director Alfred Hitchcock is revered as one of the greatest creative minds in the history of cinema. Known for his psychological thrillers, Hitchcock’s leading ladies were cool, beautiful and preferably blonde. One such actress was Tippi Hedren, an unknown fashion model given her big break when Hitchcock’s wife saw her on a TV commercial. Brought to Universal Studios, Hedren was shocked when the director, at the peak of his career, quickly cast her to star in his next feature, 1963’s The Birds. Little did Hedren know that as ambitious and terrifying as the production would be to shoot, the most daunting aspect of the film ended up coming from behind the camera.
Who directed The Girl?
The Girl was directed by Julian Jarrold.
Who stars in The Girl?
The principal cast of The Girl includes Sienna Miller, Toby Jones, Imelda Staunton, Conrad Kemp, Penelope Wilton.
When was The Girl released and how long is it?
The Girl was released in 2012 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.
Who composed the musical score for The Girl?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Girl was composed by Philip Miller.
Is The Girl based on a book or true story?
The Girl is adapted from the following source material: Book: "Donald Spoto".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Girl?
The Girl holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).