Marnie
“The more he loved her . . . The more she hated him . . . For trying to unravel her secret!”
Synopsis
Marnie is a beautiful but emotionally withdrawn thief, stealing from employers before disappearing under new identities. When her new boss, Mark Rutland, discovers her secret, his fascination turns to obsession, and he blackmails her into marriage, convinced he can cure her. But as he probes deeper into Marnie’s fractured mind, long-buried fears and compulsions begin to surface.
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Marnie 1964
Type: Trailer • Published 2016-08-28
Top Cast
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Tippi Hedren
Marnie Edgar
Sean Connery
Mark Rutland
Diane Baker
Lil Mainwaring
Martin Gabel
Sidney Strutt
Louise Latham
Bernice Edgar
Bob Sweeney
Cousin Bob
Milton Selzer
Man at Track
Mariette Hartley
Susan Clabon
Alan Napier
Mr. Rutland
Bruce Dern
Sailor
Henry Beckman
First Detective
S. John Launer
Sam Ward
Edith Evanson
Rita
Meg Wyllie
Mrs. Turpin
Leon Alton
Party Guest (uncredited)
John Alvin
Hotel Chauffeur (uncredited)
Kimberly Beck
Jessie Cotton (uncredited)
Lillian Bronson
Mrs. Maitland (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
London
Festival / Special Debut
July 17, 1964
Wide Cinema Exhibition
May 4, 1999
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$2.1M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$7M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
3.28x
+$4.9M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alfred Hitchcock
- Screenplay & Story
- Jay Presson Allen
- Original Score
- Bernard Herrmann
- Original Title
- Marnie
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 10m
- Production Budget
- $2.1M
- Worldwide Gross
- $7M
- Production Studios
- Alfred J. Hitchcock Productions, Universal Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alfred Hitchcock
Jay Presson Allen, Winston Graham
Bernard Herrmann
Robert Burks
George Tomasini
Alfred Hitchcock
Department Leadership Roster
Alfred Hitchcock
Director
Jay Presson Allen
Screenplay
Alfred Hitchcock
Producer
Bernard Herrmann
Original Music Composer
Robert Burks
Director of Photography
George Tomasini
Editor
Robert F. Boyle
Production Design
Edith Head
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Marnie
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Marnie about?
Marnie is a beautiful but emotionally withdrawn thief, stealing from employers before disappearing under new identities. When her new boss, Mark Rutland, discovers her secret, his fascination turns to obsession, and he blackmails her into marriage, convinced he can cure her. But as he probes deeper into Marnie’s fractured mind, long-buried fears and compulsions begin to surface.
Who directed Marnie?
Marnie was directed by Alfred Hitchcock.
Who stars in Marnie?
The principal cast of Marnie includes Tippi Hedren, Sean Connery, Diane Baker, Martin Gabel, Louise Latham.
When was Marnie released and how long is it?
Marnie was released in 1964 with a total runtime of 2h 10m.
What was the box office and production budget of Marnie?
Marnie had a reported production budget of $2.1M and grossed $7M at the worldwide box office (3.28 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Marnie?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Marnie was composed by Bernard Herrmann.
Is Marnie based on a book or true story?
Marnie is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Winston Graham".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Marnie?
Marnie holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).