

Hitchcock: Shadow of a Genius
Synopsis
This documentary is a fascinating look at the cinematic genius of Alfred Hitchcock. Briefly covering much of his early British works, the film primarily focuses on his American classics, such as "Shadow of a Doubt", "Notorious", "Rear Window", "Vertigo", "Psycho" and "The Birds". The movie also covers his television years and neatly examines the Hitchcock signature touches, from his inevitable brief cameo to his famous MacGuffin.
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October 13, 1999
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ted Haimes
- Original Title
- Hitchcock: Shadow of a Genius
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 41m
- Production Studios
- Rocket Science Laboratories
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ted Haimes
Department Leadership Roster
Ted Haimes
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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G: General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
International Certification Matrix
General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
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What is Hitchcock: Shadow of a Genius about?
This documentary is a fascinating look at the cinematic genius of Alfred Hitchcock. Briefly covering much of his early British works, the film primarily focuses on his American classics, such as "Shadow of a Doubt", "Notorious", "Rear Window", "Vertigo", "Psycho" and "The Birds". The movie also covers his television years and neatly examines the Hitchcock signature touches, from his inevitable brief cameo to his famous MacGuffin.
Who directed Hitchcock: Shadow of a Genius?
Hitchcock: Shadow of a Genius was directed by Ted Haimes.
Who stars in Hitchcock: Shadow of a Genius?
The principal cast of Hitchcock: Shadow of a Genius includes Kevin Spacey, Jonathan Demme, Brian De Palma, Peter Bogdanovich, Janet Leigh.
When was Hitchcock: Shadow of a Genius released and how long is it?
Hitchcock: Shadow of a Genius was released in 1999 with a total runtime of 1h 41m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Hitchcock: Shadow of a Genius?
Hitchcock: Shadow of a Genius holds official age classifications: US: G (General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.).


















