Suspicion
"In his arms she felt safety...in his absence, haunting dread!"
Originally released in 1941. Suspicion is a mystery/romance film. directed by Alfred Hitchcock.
Starring Cary Grant, Joan Fontaine, and Cedric Hardwicke
Synopsis
A sheltered heiress falls for a charming playboy and elopes with him, but soon discovers his gambling vice and mounting debts. As his lies deepen and those around them meet mysterious ends, she begins to suspect that her husband’s affection may conceal a deadly motive—and that she could be his next victim.
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 14, 1941
84 years ago
Runtime
1h 39m
99 minutes total
User Rating
7.1/10
Great (871 votes)
Budget
$1.1M
Production budget
Box Office
$4.5M
4.1x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Cary Grant
as John D. 'Johnnie' Aysgarth
Joan Fontaine
as Lina McLaidlaw Aysgarth
Cedric Hardwicke
as General McLaidlaw
Nigel Bruce
as Gordon Cochrane 'Beaky' Thwaite
May Whitty
as Mrs. McLaidlaw
Isabel Jeans
as Mrs. Newsham
Heather Angel
as Ethel the Maid
Auriol Lee
as Isobel Sedbusk
Reginald Sheffield
as Reggie Wetherby
Leo G. Carroll
as Captain George Melbeck
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $1,103,000
- Revenue
- $4,500,000
Production Companies
- RKO Radio Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Suspicion about?
A sheltered heiress falls for a charming playboy and elopes with him, but soon discovers his gambling vice and mounting debts. As his lies deepen and those around them meet mysterious ends, she beg...
Who directed Suspicion?
Suspicion was directed by Alfred Hitchcock.
How long is Suspicion?
Suspicion has a runtime of 1 hours and 39 minutes (99 minutes total).
When was Suspicion released?
Suspicion was released on November 14, 1941 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Suspicion?
The main cast of Suspicion includes Cary Grant, Joan Fontaine, Cedric Hardwicke, Nigel Bruce, May Whitty.
Is Suspicion worth watching?
Suspicion has a user rating of 7.1/10 based on 871 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.