Peeping Tom
"What made this the most diabolical murder weapon ever used?"
Originally released in 1960. Peeping Tom is a horror/thriller film. directed by Michael Powell.
Starring Karlheinz Böhm, Moira Shearer, and Anna Massey
Synopsis
Loner Mark Lewis works at a film studio during the day and, at night, takes racy photographs of women. Also he's making a documentary on fear, which involves recording the reactions of victims as he murders them. He befriends Helen, the daughter of the family living in the apartment below his, and he tells her vaguely about the movie he is making.
Quick Facts
Release Date
April 7, 1960
65 years ago
Runtime
1h 41m
101 minutes total
User Rating
7.4/10
Great (872 votes)
Budget
$150K
Production budget
Box Office
$84K
0.6x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Director
Top Cast
Karlheinz Böhm
as Mark Lewis
Moira Shearer
as Vivian
Anna Massey
as Helen Stephens
Maxine Audley
as Mrs. Stephens
Brenda Bruce
as Dora
Miles Malleson
as Elderly Gentleman Customer
Esmond Knight
as Arthur Baden
Martin Miller
as Dr. Rosen
Michael Goodliffe
as Don Jarvis
Jack Watson
as Chief Insp. Gregg
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $150,000
- Revenue
- $83,957
Production Companies
- Michael Powell (Theatre)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Peeping Tom about?
Loner Mark Lewis works at a film studio during the day and, at night, takes racy photographs of women. Also he's making a documentary on fear, which involves recording the reactions of victims as h...
Who directed Peeping Tom?
Peeping Tom was directed by Michael Powell.
How long is Peeping Tom?
Peeping Tom has a runtime of 1 hours and 41 minutes (101 minutes total).
When was Peeping Tom released?
Peeping Tom was released on April 7, 1960 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Peeping Tom?
The main cast of Peeping Tom includes Karlheinz Böhm, Moira Shearer, Anna Massey, Maxine Audley, Brenda Bruce.
Is Peeping Tom worth watching?
Peeping Tom has a user rating of 7.4/10 based on 872 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.