A New York City advertising executive goes on the run after being mistaken for a government agent by a group of foreign spies.A New York City advertising executive goes on the run after being mistaken for a government agent by a group of foreign spies.A New York City advertising executive goes on the run after being mistaken for a government agent by a group of foreign spies.A New York City advertising executive goes on the run after being mistaken for a government agent by a group of foreign spies.A New York City advertising executive goes on the run after being mistaken for a government agent by a group of foreign spies.
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John Alban
- Auction Guestas Auction Guest
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Madison Avenue advertising man Roger Thornhill finds himself thrust into the world of spies when he is mistaken for a man by the name of George Kaplan. Foreign spy Philip Vandamm and his henchman Leonard try to eliminate him but when Thornhill tries to make sense of the case, he is framed for murder. Now on the run from the police, he manages to board the 20th Century Limited bound for Chicago where he meets a beautiful blond, Eve Kendall, who helps him to evade the authorities. His world is turned upside down yet again when he learns that Eve isn't the innocent bystander he thought she was. Not all is as it seems however, leading to a dramatic rescue and escape at the top of Mt. Rushmore. —garykmcd
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Enormously entertaining film from Alfred Hitchcock!
My favourite director, Alfred Hitchcock has directed many classics like Psycho, Rear Window and Vertigo, and I will say that this deserves to be up there among his best. I absolutely loved it! The best aspect of this movie is the always charming Cary Grant in a brooding and entertaining performance as Roger Thornhill, a man wanted for the murder of a diplomat. Solidly supporting him all the way are the lovely Eva Marie Saint as Eve Kendell and oily James Mason as the villainous Vandamme. They are further advantaged by some excellent camera-work and a wonderfully atmospheric music score. The script is focused and suspenseful, and Hitchcock's direction ensures the film rarely slips, even if some of the complicated plot does fly over people's heads. The climax though is simply the icing on the cake. Overall, a hugely enjoyable film, which I will give a 9.5/10. Bethany Cox
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- Jun 9, 2009
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