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Dominican Rep. Vertigo
- Original title
- Vertigo
- Year
- 1958
- Running time
- 120 min.
- Country
United States- Director
- Screenwriter
- Cast
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James Stewart
Kim Novak
Henry Jones
Barbara Bel Geddes
Tom Helmore
Raymond Bailey
Ellen Corby
Lee Patrick
Konstantin Shayne- See all credits
- Music
- Cinematography
- Producer
- Genre
- Mystery | Psychological Drama. Psychological Thriller. Cult Movie
- Synopsis
- San Francisco police detective Scottie Fergusson (James Stewart) develops a fear of heights and is forced to retire when a colleague falls to his death during a chase. An old college friend hires Scottie to watch his wife Madeleine (Kim Novak) who has reportedly become possessed by her ancestor's spirit named Carlotta. Scottie follows her around San Francisco and is drawn to Madeleine and her obsession with death. He unwittingly becomes a figure in a complex plot, and is determined to discover the truth behind it all.
- Rankings Position
- Awards
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1958: 2 Nominations for Oscar: Best Art Direction, Sound1958: Directors Guild of America (DGA): Nominated for Best Director1958: San Sebastian Film Festival: Best Director (ex-aequo) & Actor (Stewart) (ex-aequo)
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