Still from Rope — Rope (1948) — Alfred HitchcockPhotographed by William V. Skall and Joseph A. Valentine

Alfred Hitchcock

Rope

Name: Rope
Genre: Crime, Drama, Thriller
Released: 1948
Duration: 81 min

English / 1948 / 1h 21m

Not streamingNot currently on the Criterion Channel.

Crime Drama Thriller

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Synopsis

Two young men attempt to prove they committed the perfect murder by hosting a dinner party for the family of a classmate they just strangled to death.

Credits

Crew

DirectorAlfred Hitchcock

WriterArthur Laurents

CinematographerWilliam V. Skall, Joseph A. Valentine

EditorWilliam H. Ziegler

ProducerSidney Bernstein, Alfred Hitchcock

Cast

James Stewartas Rupert Cadell

John Dallas Brandon Shaw

Farley Grangeras Phillip Morgan

Cedric Hardwickeas Mr. Henry Kentley

Constance Collieras Mrs. Anita Atwater

Douglas Dickas Kenneth Lawrence

Edith Evansonas Mrs. Wilson

Dick Hoganas David Kentley

Joan Chandleras Janet Walker

Alfred Hitchcockas Man Walking in Street (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