Vertigo

About

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.

Credits

Directed by

• Alfred Hitchcock

Written by

• Alec Coppel
• Samuel A. Taylor

Produced by

• Alfred Hitchcock

Music by

• Bernard Herrmann

Cinematography

• Robert Burks

Edited by

• George Tomasini

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 Captain 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)

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