Rope movie poster

Rope

January 5, 1947 1h 20m

Originally released in 1947. Rope is a feature film. directed by Stephen Harrison. At just 80 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring Dirk Bogarde, Elwyn Brook-Jones, and George De Warfaz

Synopsis

Two young men strangle their "inferior" classmate, hide his body in their apartment, and invite his friends and family to a dinner party as a means to challenge the "perfection" of their crime.

Quick Facts

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Release Date January 5, 1947 79 years ago
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Runtime 1h 20m 80 minutes total
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Budget $1.5M Production budget
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Box Office $2.7M 1.8x return
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Language English Original language
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Country United Kingdom Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN
Budget
$1,510,000
Revenue
$2,748,000

Production Companies

  • BBC

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Rope about?

Two young men strangle their "inferior" classmate, hide his body in their apartment, and invite his friends and family to a dinner party as a means to challenge the "perfection" of their crime.

Who directed Rope?

Rope was directed by Stephen Harrison.

How long is Rope?

Rope has a runtime of 1 hours and 20 minutes (80 minutes total).

When was Rope released?

Rope was released on January 5, 1947 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Rope?

The main cast of Rope includes Dirk Bogarde, Elwyn Brook-Jones, George De Warfaz, Shelagh Fraser, Aubrey Mallalieu.