Spellbound
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Originally released in 1945. Spellbound is a thriller/mystery film. directed by Alfred Hitchcock.
Starring Ingrid Bergman, Gregory Peck, and Leo G. Carroll
Synopsis
When Dr. Anthony Edwardes arrives at a Vermont mental hospital to replace the outgoing hospital director, Dr. Constance Peterson, a psychoanalyst, discovers Edwardes is actually an impostor. The man confesses that the real Dr. Edwardes is dead and fears he may have killed him, but cannot recall anything. Dr. Peterson, however is convinced his impostor is innocent of the man's murder, and joins him on a quest to unravel his amnesia through psychoanalysis.
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 8, 1945
80 years ago
Runtime
1h 51m
111 minutes total
User Rating
7.4/10
Great (948 votes)
Budget
$1.5M
Production budget
Box Office
$7M
4.7x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Ingrid Bergman
as Dr. Constance Petersen
Gregory Peck
as John Ballantine
Leo G. Carroll
as Dr. Murchison
Michael Chekhov
as Dr. Alexander Brulov
John Emery
as Dr. Fleurot
Steven Geray
as Dr. Graff
Paul Harvey
as Dr. Hanish
Erskine Sanford
as Dr. Galt (uncredited)
Norman Lloyd
as Mr. Garmes
Donald Curtis
as Harry
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $1,500,000
- Revenue
- $7,000,000
Production Companies
- Selznick International Pictures
- Vanguard Films
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Spellbound about?
When Dr. Anthony Edwardes arrives at a Vermont mental hospital to replace the outgoing hospital director, Dr. Constance Peterson, a psychoanalyst, discovers Edwardes is actually an impostor. The ma...
Who directed Spellbound?
Spellbound was directed by Alfred Hitchcock.
How long is Spellbound?
Spellbound has a runtime of 1 hours and 51 minutes (111 minutes total).
When was Spellbound released?
Spellbound was released on November 8, 1945 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Spellbound?
The main cast of Spellbound includes Ingrid Bergman, Gregory Peck, Leo G. Carroll, Michael Chekhov, John Emery.
Is Spellbound worth watching?
Spellbound has a user rating of 7.4/10 based on 948 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.