The Collector

"Almost a love story."

1965 1h 59m EN

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7.4

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★7.4TMDB · 235

Thriller

Synopsis

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A man kidnaps a woman and holds her hostage just for the pleasure of having her there.

“Almost a love story.”

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Cast

Terence Stamp
Freddie Clegg
Samantha Eggar
Miranda Grey
Mona Washbourne
Aunt Annie
Maurice Dallimore
The Neighbor
Edina Ronay
Nurse / Next Victim (uncredited)
Kenneth More
Miranda’s Older Friend (uncredited)
Allyson Ames
First Victim (uncredited)
David Haviland
Clerk (uncredited)

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: William Wyler
Writers: Stanley Mann, John Kohn
Languages: English
Countries: United Kingdom, United States of America

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ERA

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61 years old — a genuine piece of film history.

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WORLD

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International production across 2 countries: United Kingdom, United States of America.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by William Wyler, shot by Robert Krasker. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Maurice Jarre. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Robert Swink 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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Terence Stamp and Samantha Eggar and Mona Washbourne carry the top of the cast.

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FACT

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Marketing tagline: "Almost a love story.".

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0059043 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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The take

William Wyler directs. Robert Krasker behind the camera. Maurice Jarre scores. Robert Swink cuts. Produced in United Kingdom, United States of America. Dialogue in English.

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Things worth knowing

161 years old — a genuine piece of film history.
2International production across 2 countries: United Kingdom, United States of America.
3Directed by William Wyler, shot by Robert Krasker. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
4Original score by Maurice Jarre. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
5Editor Robert Swink shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6Terence Stamp and Samantha Eggar and Mona Washbourne carry the top of the cast.
7Marketing tagline: "Almost a love story.".
8IMDB entry: tt0059043 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.