Becoming Hitchcock: The Legacy of Blackmail

Becoming Hitchcock: The Legacy of Blackmail

5.7 /10 7 votes
October 18, 2024 1h 19m Released

Storyline

Narrated by historian, critic and filmmaker Elvis Mitchell, this documentary reflects the development of the iconic filmmaker's signature style, through the making of one of his benchmark films, Blackmail. The documentary highlights the birth of the "Hitchcock Touch" at a period when talking pictures first emerged and explores his trademark themes, like such as murder, suspense and cool blondes. While focusing on Blackmail, the documentary reveals how this film also foreshadows the director's later masterpieces, from Psycho to North by Northwest and from The Birds to Frenzy.

Key Information

Director Laurent Bouzereau
Writers Laurent Bouzereau
Studio StudioCanal UK
Rating 5.7/10
Language EN

Cast & Crew

Elvis Mitchell

Elvis Mitchell

Narrator

Alfred Hitchcock

Alfred Hitchcock

Self (archive footage)

Frequently Asked Questions

Becoming Hitchcock: The Legacy of Blackmail was released on October 18, 2024.

The runtime of Becoming Hitchcock: The Legacy of Blackmail is 1h 19m.

Becoming Hitchcock: The Legacy of Blackmail is a Documentary movie.

Becoming Hitchcock: The Legacy of Blackmail has a rating of 5.7 out of 10 on TMDB.

Becoming Hitchcock: The Legacy of Blackmail is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.

Becoming Hitchcock: The Legacy of Blackmail was directed by Laurent Bouzereau.

The main cast of Becoming Hitchcock: The Legacy of Blackmail includes Elvis Mitchell, Alfred Hitchcock.

Becoming Hitchcock: The Legacy of Blackmail is originally in English.