Frenzy
"Just an ordinary necktie used with a deadly new twist."
Originally released in 1972. Frenzy is a crime/thriller film. directed by Alfred Hitchcock.
Starring Jon Finch, Barry Foster, and Barbara Leigh-Hunt
Synopsis
London is terrorized by a vicious sex killer known as The Necktie Murderer. Following the brutal slaying of his ex-wife, down-on-his-luck Richard Blaney is suspected by the police of being the killer. He goes on the run, determined to prove his innocence.
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 25, 1972
53 years ago
Runtime
1h 56m
116 minutes total
User Rating
7.1/10
Great (983 votes)
Budget
$2M
Production budget
Box Office
$12.6M
6.3x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Director
Top Cast
Jon Finch
as Richard Ian "Dick" Blaney
Barry Foster
as Robert "Bob" Rusk
Barbara Leigh-Hunt
as Brenda Margaret Blaney
Anna Massey
as Barbara Jane "Babs" Milligan
Alec McCowen
as DCI Tim Oxford
Vivien Merchant
as Mrs Oxford
Billie Whitelaw
as Hetty Porter
Clive Swift
as Johnny Porter
Bernard Cribbins
as Felix Forsythe
Michael Bates
as DS Spearman
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $2,000,000
- Revenue
- $12,600,000
Production Companies
- Universal Pictures UK
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Frenzy about?
London is terrorized by a vicious sex killer known as The Necktie Murderer. Following the brutal slaying of his ex-wife, down-on-his-luck Richard Blaney is suspected by the police of being the kill...
Who directed Frenzy?
Frenzy was directed by Alfred Hitchcock.
How long is Frenzy?
Frenzy has a runtime of 1 hours and 56 minutes (116 minutes total).
When was Frenzy released?
Frenzy was released on May 25, 1972 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Frenzy?
The main cast of Frenzy includes Jon Finch, Barry Foster, Barbara Leigh-Hunt, Anna Massey, Alec McCowen.
Is Frenzy worth watching?
Frenzy has a user rating of 7.1/10 based on 983 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.