A Talk with Hitchcock

"A revealing interview with the master of suspense!"

1964 0h 50m EN

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7.3

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★7.3TMDB · 3

Documentary

Synopsis

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"Master of Suspense" Alfred Hitchcock speaks candidly in this one-on-one interview with director and host Fletcher Markle, filmed in 1964 for the television documentary series "Telescope." During the discussion, Hitchcock talks about his early career as a silent-film editor, offers his take on the building blocks of his works and relates his theories on the impact of horror films on society and human behavior.

“A revealing interview with the master of suspense!”

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Cast

Alfred Hitchcock
Self
Fletcher Markle
Self - Host
Bernard Herrmann
Self
Norman Lloyd
Self
Joan Harrison
Self

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Fletcher Markle
Languages: English
Countries: Canada

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RUNTIME

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Tight 50-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.

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ERA

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62 years old — a genuine piece of film history.

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RUNTIME

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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RUNTIME

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Directed by Fletcher Markle, shot by Jack Long. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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5 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Editor Ronald Piggott shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Alfred Hitchcock and Fletcher Markle and Bernard Herrmann carry the top of the cast.

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FACT

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Marketing tagline: "A revealing interview with the master of suspense!".

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8 / 8

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0251424 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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The take

Fletcher Markle directs. Jack Long behind the camera. Ronald Piggott cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in Canada. Dialogue in English.

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Things worth knowing

1Tight 50-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.
262 years old — a genuine piece of film history.
3Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
4Directed by Fletcher Markle, shot by Jack Long. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
5Editor Ronald Piggott shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6Alfred Hitchcock and Fletcher Markle and Bernard Herrmann carry the top of the cast.
7Marketing tagline: "A revealing interview with the master of suspense!".
8IMDB entry: tt0251424 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
9Only 3 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.