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Becoming Hitchcock: The Legacy of Blackmail (2024): Cast & Ratings

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Becoming Hitchcock: The Legacy of Blackmail is a 2024 documentary directed by Laurent Bouzereau, starring Alfred Hitchcock and Elvis Mitchell. It runs 1 hour 19 minutes. IMDb users rate it 7.2/10.

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1h 19m (79 min)
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Documentary
Original language
English
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The story

What Is Becoming Hitchcock: The Legacy of Blackmail About?

The premise of Becoming Hitchcock: The Legacy of Blackmail without spoilers.

This documentary explores the evolution of Alfred Hitchcock’s distinctive filmmaking style, using his early film, Blackmail, as a case study. Narrated by Elvis Mitchell, the film examines the emergence of the "Hitchcock Touch" during the transition to sound, highlighting recurring themes of murder, suspense, and iconic characters. By analyzing Blackmail's production, the documentary also reveals how it anticipates later classics like Psycho, North by Northwest, The Birds, and Frenzy, demonstrating the foundation of his cinematic legacy.

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Cast & crew

Becoming Hitchcock: The Legacy of Blackmail Cast & Characters

Alfred Hitchcock leads the cast, with Elvis Mitchell as Narrator. Directed by Laurent Bouzereau.

From the director

More from Laurent Bouzereau

More films directed by Laurent Bouzereau, best-rated first: The Bloody Hundredth, Jaws @ 50: The Definitive Inside Story, Music by John Williams and Faye.

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Becoming Hitchcock: The Legacy of Blackmail Reviews & Ratings

IMDb users rate Becoming Hitchcock: The Legacy of Blackmail 7.2/10.

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    7.2 /10

    370 votes

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Becoming Hitchcock: The Legacy of Blackmail Also Known As

3 alternative titles, including “Hitchcock, période anglaise” and “成为希区柯克:勒索的遗产”.

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  • Hitchcock, période anglaise
  • 成为希区柯克:勒索的遗产
  • 成為希區柯克:勒索的遺產

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Becoming Hitchcock: The Legacy of Blackmail FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, ratings and post-credit scenes of Becoming Hitchcock: The Legacy of Blackmail, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Becoming Hitchcock: The Legacy of Blackmail?

Becoming Hitchcock: The Legacy of Blackmail runs 1 hour 19 minutes (79 minutes).

When was Becoming Hitchcock: The Legacy of Blackmail released?

Becoming Hitchcock: The Legacy of Blackmail was released on October 18, 2024.

Who directed Becoming Hitchcock: The Legacy of Blackmail?

Becoming Hitchcock: The Legacy of Blackmail was directed by Laurent Bouzereau.

More films by Laurent Bouzereau

Who is in the cast of Becoming Hitchcock: The Legacy of Blackmail?

Becoming Hitchcock: The Legacy of Blackmail stars Alfred Hitchcock and Elvis Mitchell as Narrator.

How is Becoming Hitchcock: The Legacy of Blackmail rated?

Becoming Hitchcock: The Legacy of Blackmail has 7.2/10 on IMDb.

Does Becoming Hitchcock: The Legacy of Blackmail have a post-credit scene?

No. Becoming Hitchcock: The Legacy of Blackmail has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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