Movie title: Vertigo (1958)
Release date: May 28, 1958
Duration: 128 minutes

Genera: Mystery | Thriller

Scene
Visit to the Mckittrick hotel : Scottie follows Madeleine to Mckittrick hotel suspecting of an external marital affair. However, he gets perplexed with her mysterious disappearance from the hotel room.

CREDITS
Director: Alfred Hitchcock
Writers: Alec CoppelSamuel A. TaylorPierre Boileau
Stars: James StewartKim NovakBarbara Bel Geddes

Production company Alfred J. Hitchcock Productions
Distributed by Paramount Pictures

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Movie story-line:
"Vertigo," released in 1958 and directed by Alfred Hitchcock, is a psychological thriller and a quintessential masterpiece in cinema history. The film follows the story of Detective John "Scottie" Ferguson (James Stewart), who suffers from acrophobia (fear of heights) and retires from the police force after a traumatic incident.

Plot Summary:
Scottie is hired by an old college friend, Gavin Elster (Tom Helmore), to investigate his wife, Madeleine Elster (Kim Novak). Madeleine's behavior has become increasingly mysterious and erratic. She appears to be possessed by the spirit of her ancestor, Carlotta Valdes, who died tragically many years ago.

As Scottie follows Madeleine, he becomes fascinated by her beauty and enigmatic nature. He becomes infatuated with her, and they develop a deep emotional connection. However, during one of their encounters, Madeleine appears to commit suicide by jumping into San Francisco Bay. Scottie's acrophobia prevents him from saving her, leaving him traumatized and guilt-ridden.

In the aftermath of Madeleine's death, Scottie experiences a deep psychological breakdown and is haunted by her memory. His friend Midge Wood (Barbara Bel Geddes) tries to help him cope, but he becomes obsessed with the memory of Madeleine.

Later, Scottie encounters a woman named Judy Barton, who bears an uncanny resemblance to Madeleine. He becomes determined to transform Judy into the image of his lost love. Unbeknownst to Scottie, Judy was a part of an elaborate plot orchestrated by Gavin Elster to fake Madeleine's death.

As the film progresses, the mystery deepens, leading to a shocking revelation of the truth behind Madeleine's apparent death and the manipulation Scottie fell victim to.

Themes of identity, illusion, and obsession run throughout "Vertigo," making it a thought-provoking exploration of human psychology and emotions.

In the end, "Vertigo" concludes with a haunting and tragic climax, leaving Scottie and the audience to grapple with the consequences of his obsession and the complexities of human desires.

"Vertigo" is celebrated for its masterful direction by Alfred Hitchcock, Bernard Herrmann's iconic musical score, and the outstanding performances of James Stewart and Kim Novak. It remains one of the most influential and enduring films in cinematic history.

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