A retired San Francisco detective suffering from acrophobia investigates the strange activities of an old friend's wife, all the while becoming dangerously obsessed with her.

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Credits

Crew

DirectorAlfred Hitchcock

WriterAlec Coppel, Samuel A. Taylor

CinematographerRobert Burks

ComposerBernard Herrmann

EditorGeorge Tomasini

ProducerAlfred Hitchcock

Cast

James Stewartas Det. John 'Scottie' Ferguson

Kim Novakas Madeleine Elster / Judy Barton

Barbara Bel Geddesas Marjorie 'Midge' Wood

Tom Helmoreas Gavin Elster

Henry Jonesas Coroner

Raymond Baileyas Scottie's Doctor

Ellen Corbyas Manager of McKittrick Hotel

Konstantin Shayneas Pop Leibel

Lee Patrickas Car Owner Mistaken for Madeleine

Bess Flowersas Diner at Ernie's (uncredited)

Alfred Hitchcockas Man Walking Past Elster's Office (uncredited)

David Ahdaras Priest (uncredited)

Sara Taftas Nun (uncredited)

Ezelle Pouleas Older mistaken identity (uncredited)

John Bensonas Salesman (uncredited)

Paul Bryaras Capt. Hansen (uncredited)

Steve Conteas Burglar (uncredited)

Fred Grahamas Policeman on Rooftop (uncredited)

Forbes Murrayas Diner at Ernie's (uncredited)

Raoul Freemanas Diner at Ernie's (uncredited)

Double Feature

Streaming now, and why it pairs with this film

The 39 Steps1935

Both directed by Alfred Hitchcock

Or

The Lady Vanishes1938Both directed by Alfred Hitchcock
The Man Who Knew Too Much1934Both directed by Alfred Hitchcock

Vertigo (1958) | Criteria