Hitchcock
2012 · 1h 38m · Drama
Watch it tonight if you're into smart, character-driven dramas about artistic obsession and creative partnerships—this is a fascinating glimpse at Hitchcock's gamble on Psycho and his marriage tested by ambition. It's not a thriller, so don't expect edge-of-your-seat suspense, but it's a solid backstage story that earns its place in cinema history.
Plot
Following his great success with "North by Northwest," director Alfred Hitchcock makes a daring choice for his next project: an adaptation of Robert Bloch's novel "Psycho." When the studio refuses to back the picture, Hitchcock decides to pay for it himself in exchange for a percentage of the profits. His wife, Alma Reville, has serious reservations about the film but supports him nonetheless. Still, the production strains the couple's marriage.
Director: Sacha Gervasi
Cast: Anthony Hopkins, Helen Mirren, Scarlett Johansson, Danny Huston, Toni Collette