North by Northwest
"It's a deadly game of "tag" and Cary Grant is "it"!"
Originally released in 1959. North by Northwest is a thriller/adventure film. directed by Alfred Hitchcock. With a runtime of 2h 16m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Cary Grant, Eva Marie Saint, and James Mason
Synopsis
Advertising man Roger Thornhill is mistaken for a spy, triggering a deadly cross-country chase.
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 6, 1959
66 years ago
Runtime
2h 16m
136 minutes total
User Rating
8.0/10
Great (4,387 votes)
Budget
$4M
Production budget
Box Office
$13.3M
3.3x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Cary Grant
as Roger Thornhill
Eva Marie Saint
as Eve Kendall
James Mason
as Phillip Vandamm
Jessie Royce Landis
as Clara Thornhill
Leo G. Carroll
as Professor
Josephine Hutchinson
as Mrs. Townsend
Philip Ober
as Lester Townsend
Martin Landau
as Leonard
Adam Williams
as Valerian
Edward Platt
as Victor Larrabee
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $4,000,000
- Revenue
- $13,275,000
Production Companies
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Frequently Asked Questions
What is North by Northwest about?
Advertising man Roger Thornhill is mistaken for a spy, triggering a deadly cross-country chase.
Who directed North by Northwest?
North by Northwest was directed by Alfred Hitchcock.
How long is North by Northwest?
North by Northwest has a runtime of 2 hours and 16 minutes (136 minutes total).
When was North by Northwest released?
North by Northwest was released on August 6, 1959 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in North by Northwest?
The main cast of North by Northwest includes Cary Grant, Eva Marie Saint, James Mason, Jessie Royce Landis, Leo G. Carroll.
Is North by Northwest worth watching?
North by Northwest has a user rating of 8.0/10 based on 4,387 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.