Frenzy (1972)
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[edit] Synopsis
 Photograph of Barry Foster in "Frenzy (1972)".
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London is terrorised by a vicious sex killer known as the neck tie 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. (© IMDB)
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- colour (Technicolor)
- sound mix: mono
- aspect ratio: 1.85:1
- running time: 116 minutes
- production studio: Universal Pictures
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| Frenzy (1972) - Universal (USA, 2006) Amazon (USA) NTSC 1.78:1 (anamorphic) 
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[edit] released in 2005
| Frenzy (1972) - Universal (UK, 2005) Amazon (UK) PAL
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| Frenzy (1972) - Universal (USA, 2005) as part of the a box set Amazon (USA) NTSC 1.78:1 (anamorphic) [01:55:44]
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[edit] Themes
- hero falsely accused of being the "Necktie Murderer"
- hero on the run from the police
- taboo: bathrooms - the murderer hides in one after leaving the potato truck
- taboo: nudity - Babs walking across the hotel room
- taboo: sex - the rape and murder of Brenda
- the Hitchcock cameo - in the crowd at the start of the film (more details)
[edit] Cast and Crew
Directed by:
- Alfred Hitchcock
- Colin M Brewer - assistant director (2nd unit)
Starring:
- Jon Finch - Richard Blaney
- Alec McCowen - Chief Insp. Oxford
- Barry Foster - Robert Rusk
- Billie Whitelaw - Hetty Porter
- Anna Massey - Babs Milligan
- Barbara Leigh-Hunt - Brenda Blaney
- Bernard Cribbins - Felix Forsythe
- Vivien Merchant - Mrs Oxford
- Michael Bates - Sergeant Spearman
- Jean Marsh - Monica Barling
- Clive Swift - Johnny Porter
- John Boxer - Sir George
- Madge Ryan - Mrs Davison
- George Tovey - Mr Salt
- Elsie Randolph - Gladys
- Jimmy Gardner - Hotel Porter
- Noel Johnson - Doctor in Pub
Produced by:
- Alfred Hitchcock - producer (uncredited)
- William Hill - associate producer
Written by:
- Anthony Shaffer - screenplay
- Arthur La Bern - original novel ("Goodbye Piccadilly, Farewell Leicester Square")
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Edited by:
Music by:
Production Design by:
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