| Edition |
50th anniversary edition. |
| Description |
2 videodiscs (136 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. |
| System Details |
DVD, widescreen (matted, enhanced); Dolby Digital 5.1 surround, Dolby Digital mono., dual-layer. |
| Cast |
Cary Grant, Eva Marie Saint, James Mason, Jessie Royce Landis. |
| Credits |
Director of photography: Robert Burks ; editor: George Tomasini ; music: Bernard Herrmann. |
| Note |
Originally released as a motion picture in 1959. |
| Audience |
Not rated. |
| Summary |
Roger Thornhill is a New York advertising executive who is kidnapped by a gang of spies led by Philip Vandamm, who believes Thornhill is CIA agent George Kaplan. Thornhill escapes, but must find Kaplan in order to clear himself of a murder that Kaplan is accused of committing. Following Kaplan to Chicago as a fugitive from justice, Thornhill is helped by beautiful Eve Kendall. In Chicago, she delivers a message to Kaplan that almost costs Thornhill his life when he is chased across a cornfield by a crop-dusting plane. |
| Note |
Special features: Disc 1: commentary by screenwriter Ernest Lehman; music-only audio track. Disc 2: New 2009 documentary reveals "The master's touch: Hitchcock's signature style;" acclaimed feature-length career; profile Cary Grant: a class apart; explore in depth the movie's innovations and influences in the new North by Northwest: one for the ages; vintage 2000 documentary "Destination Hitchcock: the making of North by Northwest;" stills gallery; theatrical trailers & TV spots. |
| Language |
English or dubbed French dialogue with optional English or French subtitles. |
| Note |
GMD: videorecording. |
| Subject |
Advertising executives -- New York (State) -- New York -- Drama.
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Kidnapping victims -- New York (State) -- New York -- Drama.
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Mistaken identity -- Illinois -- Chicago -- Drama.
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Malicious accusation -- Illinois -- Chicago -- Drama.
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Fugitives from justice -- Drama.
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Man-woman relationships -- Illinois -- Chicago -- Drama.
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| Genre/Form |
Thrillers (Motion pictures)
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Action and adventure films.
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Romance films.
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Detective and mystery films.
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Feature films.
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| Added Author |
Lehman, Ernest, 1915-2005.
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Hitchcock, Alfred, 1899-1980.
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Grant, Cary, 1904-1986.
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Saint, Eva Marie, 1924-
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Mason, James, 1909-1984.
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Landis, Jessie Royce, 1904-1972.
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Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer.
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Turner Entertainment Co.
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Warner Home Video (Firm)
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| Note |
Title on disc: Alfred Hitchcock's North by Northwest |
| ISBN |
1419878018 |
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9781419878015 |
| Standard No. |
883929052486 |
| Music No. |
1000087934 Warner Home Video |
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3000023637 Warner Home Video |
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