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Rope Unleashed (2001): Cast

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Rope Unleashed is a 2001 documentary directed by Laurent Bouzereau, starring Arthur Laurents, James Stewart and Cedric Hardwicke. It runs 32 minutes.

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Rope Unleashed (2001) movie poster
Released
Runtime
32 min
Genre
Documentary
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Rope Unleashed About?

The premise of Rope Unleashed without spoilers.

The film offers a concise behind‑the‑scenes look at Hitchcock’s 1948 production of Rope, featuring fresh interview footage with screenwriter Arthur Laurents. He explains the extreme caution needed to shoot a story about gay murderers in the 1940s, the studio’s fear of censorship, and the technical challenges of executing the film’s continuous‑take thriller format.

Rope Unleashed Themes & Keywords

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Cast & crew

Rope Unleashed Cast

Arthur Laurents leads the cast, with James Stewart and Cedric Hardwicke. Directed by Laurent Bouzereau; 12 actors are credited in all.

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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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Rope Unleashed Also Known As

Also known as “'Rope' Unleashed”.

Also known as
  • 'Rope' Unleashed

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Rope Unleashed FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Rope Unleashed, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Rope Unleashed?

Rope Unleashed runs 32 minutes.

When was Rope Unleashed released?

Rope Unleashed was released on March 6, 2001.

Who directed Rope Unleashed?

Rope Unleashed was directed by Laurent Bouzereau.

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Who is in the cast of Rope Unleashed?

Rope Unleashed stars Arthur Laurents, James Stewart and Cedric Hardwicke, among 12 credited actors.

Does Rope Unleashed have a post-credit scene?

No. Rope Unleashed has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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