Torn Curtain
"It tears you apart with suspense!"
Originally released in 1966. Torn Curtain is a thriller film. directed by Alfred Hitchcock. With a runtime of 2h 7m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Paul Newman, Julie Andrews, and Lila Kedrova
Synopsis
During the Cold War, an American scientist appears to defect to East Germany as part of a cloak and dagger mission to find the formula for a resin solution—but the plan goes awry when his fiancee, unaware of his motivation, follows him across the border.
Quick Facts
Release Date
July 14, 1966
59 years ago
Runtime
2h 7m
127 minutes total
User Rating
6.6/10
Good (640 votes)
Budget
$3M
Production budget
Box Office
$13M
4.3x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Paul Newman
as Michael Armstrong
Julie Andrews
as Sarah Sherman
Lila Kedrova
as Countess Kuchinska
Hansjörg Felmy
as Heinrich Gerhard
Tamara Toumanova
as Ballerina
Ludwig Donath
as Gustav Lindt
Wolfgang Kieling
as Hermann Gromek
Günter Strack
as Karl Manfred
David Opatoshu
as Mr. Jacobi
Gisela Fischer
as Dr. Koska
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $3,000,000
- Revenue
- $13,000,615
Production Companies
- Alfred J. Hitchcock Productions
- Universal Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Torn Curtain about?
During the Cold War, an American scientist appears to defect to East Germany as part of a cloak and dagger mission to find the formula for a resin solution—but the plan goes awry when his fiancee...
Who directed Torn Curtain?
Torn Curtain was directed by Alfred Hitchcock.
How long is Torn Curtain?
Torn Curtain has a runtime of 2 hours and 7 minutes (127 minutes total).
When was Torn Curtain released?
Torn Curtain was released on July 14, 1966 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Torn Curtain?
The main cast of Torn Curtain includes Paul Newman, Julie Andrews, Lila Kedrova, Hansjörg Felmy, Tamara Toumanova.
Is Torn Curtain worth watching?
Torn Curtain has a user rating of 6.6/10 based on 640 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.