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Frenzy

  • 19721972
  • RR
  • 1h 56m
IMDb RATING
7.4/10
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Frenzy (1972)
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A serial murderer is strangling women with a necktie. The London police have a suspect, but he is the wrong man.A serial murderer is strangling women with a necktie. The London police have a suspect, but he is the wrong man.A serial murderer is strangling women with a necktie. The London police have a suspect, but he is the wrong man.
IMDb RATING
7.4/10
46K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
3,771
480
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    • Director
      • Alfred Hitchcock
    • Writers
      • Arthur La Bern(based on the novel "Goodbye Piccadilly, Farewell Leicester Square" by)
      • Anthony Shaffer(screenplay by)
    • Stars
      • Jon Finch
      • Barry Foster
      • Barbara Leigh-Hunt
    Top credits
    • Director
      • Alfred Hitchcock
    • Writers
      • Arthur La Bern(based on the novel "Goodbye Piccadilly, Farewell Leicester Square" by)
      • Anthony Shaffer(screenplay by)
    • Stars
      • Jon Finch
      • Barry Foster
      • Barbara Leigh-Hunt
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 257User reviews
    • 97Critic reviews
    • 92Metascore
    • Awards
      • 2 wins & 9 nominations

    Videos1

    Frenzy
    Trailer 2:54
    Frenzy

    Photos66

    Jon Finch and Barry Foster in Frenzy (1972)
    Jon Finch, Anna Massey, and Clive Swift in Frenzy (1972)
    Jon Finch in Frenzy (1972)
    Barry Foster in Frenzy (1972)
    Jon Finch and Anna Massey in Frenzy (1972)
    Barbara Leigh-Hunt in Frenzy (1972)
    Barry Foster and Barbara Leigh-Hunt in Frenzy (1972)
    Frenzy (1972)
    Alfred Hitchcock on the set of "Frenzy."
    Alfred Hitchcock on the set of "Frenzy."
    "Frenzy," Director Alfred Hitchcock. 1972 Universal
    Frenzy (1972)

    Top cast

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    Jon Finch
    Jon Finch
    • Richard Blaney
    Barry Foster
    Barry Foster
    • Robert Rusk
    Barbara Leigh-Hunt
    Barbara Leigh-Hunt
    • Brenda Blaney
    Anna Massey
    Anna Massey
    • Babs Milligan
    Alec McCowen
    Alec McCowen
    • Chief Inspector Tim Oxford
    Vivien Merchant
    Vivien Merchant
    • Mrs. Oxford
    Billie Whitelaw
    Billie Whitelaw
    • Hetty Porter
    Clive Swift
    Clive Swift
    • Johnny Porter
    Bernard Cribbins
    Bernard Cribbins
    • Felix Forsythe
    Michael Bates
    Michael Bates
    • Sergeant Spearman
    Jean Marsh
    Jean Marsh
    • Monica Barling
    Madge Ryan
    Madge Ryan
    • Mrs. Davison
    Elsie Randolph
    Elsie Randolph
    • Gladys
    Gerald Sim
    Gerald Sim
    • Solicitor in Pub
    John Boxer
    • Sir George
    George Tovey
    • Neville Salt
    Jimmy Gardner
    • Hotel Porter
    Noel Johnson
    • Doctor in Pub
    • Director
      • Alfred Hitchcock
    • Writers
      • Arthur La Bern(based on the novel "Goodbye Piccadilly, Farewell Leicester Square" by)
      • Anthony Shaffer(screenplay by)
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      Sir Alfred Hitchcock's daughter Patricia Hitchcock found this movie so disturbing that she would not allow her children to see it for many years.
    • Goofs
      When examining the murder scene at the marriage bureau, a police officer brings the victim's handbag out to Inspector Oxford, who correctly holds it with a handkerchief to keep his fingerprints from contaminating the evidence. He then he sticks his ungloved hand inside and feels around, thus contaminating it with his own fingerprints.
    • Quotes

      [last lines]

      Chief Inspector Oxford: Mr. Rusk, you're not wearing your tie.

      [Robert Rusk is speechless for a moment]

      Robert Rusk: I...

      [he drops the trunk that he has just dragged into the room]

    • Crazy credits
      The Universal Pictures logo does not appear on this film.
    • Alternate versions
      The original UK cinema and initial 1989 CIC video releases were cut by 19 secs by the BBFC to remove shots of underwear removal and closeups of neck strangling from the murder scene. The cuts were restored in all later Universal video and DVD releases.
    • Connections
      Featured in The Dick Cavett Show: Alfred Hitchcock (1972)
    • Soundtracks
      Poem
      (uncredited)

      Music by Zdenek Fibich

      Arranged by Ron Goodwin

    User reviews257

    Review
    Top review
    8/10
    Great, but not Hitchcock's best
    Some of Hitchcock's final films weren't great; some went so far as to call them really bad. True, they are not the masterpieces that Vertigo and Psycho are, but I don't think they are all as bad as some claim. I finally got a chance to see Frenzy, and I must say that it's a great piece of typical Hitchcock thriller. The story is about a killer who strangles women with a necktie, after raping them. After a bunch of unfortunate(but not unlikely) situations the police suspect the wrong man, and we follow his actions as he tries to evade the police. Like all the Hitchcock greats, it features great characterizations, dialog and situations. Not to mention those little details that lift him above the level that most other directors are at. The plot is very good, and well-paced. The acting is very good; I was particularly impressed at how 'British' they managed to be, considering how many of the actors are Americans. I suspect Hitchcock played a big part in making the film so authentic and true to life. The characters are well-written, credible and interesting. The suspense and tension is extreme at points of the movie, and Hitchcock (once again) proves his perfect understanding of the film-making elements and his ability to put them to good use. I found it interesting to see so much nudity, in a Hitchcock film. Of course, it wasn't just graphic and pointless, like it is in most films(not just from that period); it's there for a purpose. The famous "continuous" shot looked great, though it was obvious where the cut was. Hitchcock is known for his innovative shots, angles and pans, and this is no exception to the greatness of his cinematography. I doubt that we have seen a much more innovative or intelligent film-maker since him. It's nice to be able to see that even such a short time before his death(about 8 years, I suppose), Hitchcock delivered something so great. Much better than the dime-a-dozen flicks that most films released consist of today. A great film for any fan of Hitchcock, or even of thrillers in general. I recommend this film to any fan of thrillers or Hitchcock. Great film. 8/10
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    • Release date
      • June 21, 1972 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Alfred Hitchcock's Frenzy
    • Filming locations
      • The Globe pub, Bow Street, Covent Garden, London, England, UK
    • Production company
      • Alfred J. Hitchcock Productions
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    • Budget
      • $2,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross worldwide
      • $4,121
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 56 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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