Hitchcock
~Behind every Psycho is a great woman.
Overview
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.
Genres
- Drama
General Information
Release Date: 2012-11-22
Budget: $15700000
Revenue: $27039669
Runtime: 98 min
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