Obsessed with Vertigo (1997)

A documentary about the making and restoration of Alfred Hitchcock's masterpiece "Vertigo". Narrated by Roddy McDowall, with behind-the-scenes talk from Barbara Bel Geddes, Henry Bumstead, ... See full summary »

Director:

Harrison Engle

Stars:

Barbara Bel Geddes, Henry Bumstead, Herbert Coleman

Cast

Credited cast:
Barbara Bel Geddes	...	Herself
Henry Bumstead	...	Himself
Herbert Coleman	...	Himself
C.O. Erickson	...	Himself
Fred Graham	...	Police Officer (archive footage)
Robert A. Harris	...	Himself
Tom Helmore	...	Gavin Elster (archive footage)
Patricia Hitchcock	...	Herself (as Pat Hitchcock)
James C. Katz	...	Himself
Roddy McDowall	...	Himself (Narrator) (voice)
Kim Novak	...	Herself
Peggy Robertson	...	Herself
Martin Scorsese	...	Himself
James Stewart	...	Detective John "Scottie" Ferguson (archive footage)
Samuel A. Taylor	...	Himself

Storyline

A documentary about the making and restoration of Alfred Hitchcock's masterpiece "Vertigo". Narrated by Roddy McDowall, with behind-the-scenes talk from Barbara Bel Geddes, Henry Bumstead, Robert A. Harris, Patricia Hitchcock, James C. Katz, Kim Novak, Peggy Robertson and Martin Scorsese. Brings fresh perspective, not just to the film and the director, but to the Fifties Hollywood as well.

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Plot Keywords:

behind the scenes | actor | filmmaking | making of | romance filmmaking | 

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Genres:

Documentary | Short

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Company Credits

Production Co:

American Movie Classics (AMC), Signal Hill Entertainment

Technical Specs

Runtime:

29 min

Color:

Color

Did You Know?

Connections

Features Vertigo (1958)

User Reviews

Fascinating restoration and behind-the-scenes gossip...

Chronicling the restoration of Alfred Hitchcock's masterwork "Vertigo", we get background information and amazing behind-the-scenes photographs and gossip about one of the greatest films ever made. I loved getting to see those rare pics of Hitch in San Francisco, and that original cover of the French novel "D'entre les Morts", upon which "Vertigo" is based, is stunning (try finding that in a pinch!). Roddy McDowall narrates in his inimitable, non show-offy way. The quick interviews with Kim Novak, Barbara Bel Geddes and others are very enjoyable. Perfect for whetting the palate for a "Vertigo" viewing, so put them both on (this one first) for a stylish, informative evening.