Torn Curtain
“It tears you apart with suspense!”
Synopsis
During the Cold War, an American scientist appears to defect to East Germany as part of a cloak and dagger mission to find the formula for a resin solution—but the plan goes awry when his fiancee, unaware of his motivation, follows him across the border.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Torn Curtain Original Theatrical TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2013-11-11
Top Cast
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Paul Newman
Michael Armstrong
Julie Andrews
Sarah Sherman
Lila Kedrova
Countess Kuchinska
Hansjörg Felmy
Heinrich Gerhard
Tamara Toumanova
Ballerina
Ludwig Donath
Gustav Lindt
Wolfgang Kieling
Hermann Gromek
Günter Strack
Karl Manfred
David Opatoshu
Mr. Jacobi
Gisela Fischer
Dr. Koska
Mort Mills
Farmer
Carolyn Conwell
Farmer's Wife
Arthur Gould-Porter
Freddy
Gloria Govrin
Miss Mann
Norbert Schiller
Professor Gutman (uncredited)
Leoda Richards
Woman Backstage (uncredited)
Frank Baker
Party Guest (uncredited)
Alfred Hitchcock
Man in Hotel Lobby with Baby (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 27, 1966
Wide Cinema Exhibition
October 17, 2005
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$3M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$13M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
4.33x
+$10M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alfred Hitchcock
- Screenplay & Story
- Brian Moore
- Original Score
- John Addison
- Original Title
- Torn Curtain
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, German, Norwegian, Swedish
- Runtime
- 2h 7m
- Production Budget
- $3M
- Worldwide Gross
- $13M
- Production Studios
- Alfred J. Hitchcock Productions, Universal Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alfred Hitchcock
Brian Moore
John Addison
John F. Warren
Bud Hoffman
Alfred Hitchcock
Department Leadership Roster
Alfred Hitchcock
Producer
John Addison
Original Music Composer
John F. Warren
Director of Photography
Bud Hoffman
Editor
Alfred Hitchcock
Director
Hein Heckroth
Production Design
Brian Moore
Writer
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 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 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 Torn Curtain
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Torn Curtain about?
During the Cold War, an American scientist appears to defect to East Germany as part of a cloak and dagger mission to find the formula for a resin solution—but the plan goes awry when his fiancee, unaware of his motivation, follows him across the border.
Who directed Torn Curtain?
Torn Curtain was directed by Alfred Hitchcock.
Who stars in Torn Curtain?
The principal cast of Torn Curtain includes Paul Newman, Julie Andrews, Lila Kedrova, Hansjörg Felmy, Tamara Toumanova.
When was Torn Curtain released and how long is it?
Torn Curtain was released in 1966 with a total runtime of 2h 7m.
What was the box office and production budget of Torn Curtain?
Torn Curtain had a reported production budget of $3M and grossed $13M at the worldwide box office (4.33 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Torn Curtain?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Torn Curtain was composed by John Addison.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Torn Curtain?
Torn Curtain holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 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.).