Frenzy
“Just an ordinary necktie used with a deadly new twist.”
Synopsis
London is terrorized by a vicious sex killer known as The Necktie Murderer. Following the brutal slaying of his ex-wife, down-on-his-luck Richard Blaney is suspected by the police of being the killer. He goes on the run, determined to prove his innocence.
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The Necktie Killer Takes BrendaOfficial
Type: Clip • Published 2026-03-07
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Jon Finch
Richard Ian "Dick" Blaney
Barry Foster
Robert "Bob" Rusk
Barbara Leigh-Hunt
Brenda Margaret Blaney
Anna Massey
Barbara Jane "Babs" Milligan
Alec McCowen
DCI Tim Oxford
Vivien Merchant
Mrs Oxford
Billie Whitelaw
Hetty Porter
Clive Swift
Johnny Porter
Bernard Cribbins
Felix Forsythe
Michael Bates
DS Spearman
Jean Marsh
Monica Barling
John Boxer
Sir George
Madge Ryan
Mrs Davison
George Tovey
Neville Salt
Elsie Randolph
Gladys
Jimmy Gardner
Bertie
Gerald Sim
Usher - Solicitor in Pub
Noel Johnson
Doctor in Pub
Release History & Theatrical Window
Cannes Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
June 21, 1972
Wide Cinema Exhibition
November 21, 2001
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$2M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$12.6M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
6.3x
+$10.6M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alfred Hitchcock
- Screenplay & Story
- Anthony Shaffer
- Original Score
- Ron Goodwin
- Original Title
- Frenzy
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English, Italian, French
- Runtime
- 1h 56m
- Production Budget
- $2M
- Worldwide Gross
- $12.6M
- Production Studios
- Universal Pictures UK
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alfred Hitchcock
Anthony Shaffer, Arthur La Bern
Ron Goodwin
Gilbert Taylor, Leonard J. South
John Jympson
Alfred Hitchcock
Department Leadership Roster
Syd Cain
Production Design
Anthony Shaffer
Screenplay
Ron Goodwin
Original Music Composer
Alfred Hitchcock
Producer
Gilbert Taylor
Director of Photography
John Jympson
Editor
Alfred Hitchcock
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.
Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Frenzy
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Frenzy about?
London is terrorized by a vicious sex killer known as The Necktie Murderer. Following the brutal slaying of his ex-wife, down-on-his-luck Richard Blaney is suspected by the police of being the killer. He goes on the run, determined to prove his innocence.
Who directed Frenzy?
Frenzy was directed by Alfred Hitchcock.
Who stars in Frenzy?
The principal cast of Frenzy includes Jon Finch, Barry Foster, Barbara Leigh-Hunt, Anna Massey, Alec McCowen.
When was Frenzy released and how long is it?
Frenzy was released in 1972 with a total runtime of 1h 56m.
What was the box office and production budget of Frenzy?
Frenzy had a reported production budget of $2M and grossed $12.6M at the worldwide box office (6.3 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Frenzy?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Frenzy was composed by Ron Goodwin.
Is Frenzy based on a book or true story?
Frenzy is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Arthur La Bern".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Frenzy?
Frenzy holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: 16 (Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.); GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.).