Psycho
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Synopsis
When larcenous real estate clerk Marion Crane goes on the lam with a wad of cash and hopes of starting a new life, she ends up at the notorious Bates Motel, where manager Norman Bates cares for his housebound mother.
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Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Top Cast
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Anthony Perkins
Norman Bates
Janet Leigh
Marion Crane
Vera Miles
Lila Crane
John Gavin
Sam Loomis
Martin Balsam
Milton Arbogast
John McIntire
Al Chambers
Simon Oakland
Fred Richman
Frank Albertson
Tom Cassidy
Patricia Hitchcock
Caroline
Vaughn Taylor
George Lowery
Lurene Tuttle
Mrs. Chambers
John Anderson
California Charlie
Mort Mills
Highway Patrol Officer
Fletcher Allen
Policeman on Steps (uncredited)
Walter Bacon
Church Member (uncredited)
Kit Carson
(uncredited)
Francis De Sales
Alan Deats (uncredited)
George Dockstader
(uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
London, England
Festival / Special Debut
June 22, 1960
Wide Cinema Exhibition
November 4, 2014
VOD & Digital Platforms
May 25, 2021
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$807K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$50M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
61.96x
+$49.2M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alfred Hitchcock
- Screenplay & Story
- Joseph Stefano
- Original Score
- Bernard Herrmann
- Original Title
- Psycho
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 49m
- Production Budget
- $807K
- Worldwide Gross
- $50M
- Production Studios
- Shamley Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alfred Hitchcock
Joseph Stefano, Robert Bloch
Bernard Herrmann
John L. Russell
George Tomasini
Alfred Hitchcock
Department Leadership Roster
Alfred Hitchcock
Director
Joseph Stefano
Screenplay
Bernard Herrmann
Original Music Composer
Alfred Hitchcock
Producer
John L. Russell
Director of Photography
George Tomasini
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 18 ans — 18+ only.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Psycho
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Psycho about?
When larcenous real estate clerk Marion Crane goes on the lam with a wad of cash and hopes of starting a new life, she ends up at the notorious Bates Motel, where manager Norman Bates cares for his housebound mother.
Who directed Psycho?
Psycho was directed by Alfred Hitchcock.
Who stars in Psycho?
The principal cast of Psycho includes Anthony Perkins, Janet Leigh, Vera Miles, John Gavin, Martin Balsam.
When was Psycho released and how long is it?
Psycho was released in 1960 with a total runtime of 1h 49m.
What was the box office and production budget of Psycho?
Psycho had a reported production budget of $807K and grossed $50M at the worldwide box office (61.96 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Psycho?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Psycho was composed by Bernard Herrmann.
Is Psycho based on a book or true story?
Psycho is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Robert Bloch".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Psycho?
Psycho holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.); FR: 18 (Interdit aux moins de 18 ans — 18+ only.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).