Rope
"It begins with a shriek...it ends with a shot! From beginning to end, nothing ever held you like Alfred Hitchcock's ROPE!"
Originally released in 1948. Rope is a thriller/crime film. directed by Alfred Hitchcock. At just 81 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring James Stewart, John Dall, and Farley Granger
Synopsis
Two young men attempt to prove they committed the perfect murder by hosting a dinner party for the family of a classmate they just strangled to death.
Quick Facts
Release Date
February 1, 1948
78 years ago
Runtime
1h 21m
81 minutes total
User Rating
7.9/10
Great (2,918 votes)
Budget
$1.5M
Production budget
Box Office
$2.2M
1.5x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
James Stewart
as Rupert Cadell
John Dall
as Brandon Shaw
Farley Granger
as Phillip Morgan
Cedric Hardwicke
as Mr. Henry Kentley
Constance Collier
as Mrs. Anita Atwater
Douglas Dick
as Kenneth Lawrence
Edith Evanson
as Mrs. Wilson
Dick Hogan
as David Kentley
Joan Chandler
as Janet Walker
Alfred Hitchcock
as Man Walking in Street (uncredited)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $1,500,000
- Revenue
- $2,200,000
Production Companies
- Transatlantic Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rope about?
Two young men attempt to prove they committed the perfect murder by hosting a dinner party for the family of a classmate they just strangled to death.
Who directed Rope?
Rope was directed by Alfred Hitchcock.
How long is Rope?
Rope has a runtime of 1 hours and 21 minutes (81 minutes total).
When was Rope released?
Rope was released on February 1, 1948 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Rope?
The main cast of Rope includes James Stewart, John Dall, Farley Granger, Cedric Hardwicke, Constance Collier.
Is Rope worth watching?
Rope has a user rating of 7.9/10 based on 2,918 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.