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Frenzy

Frenzy

Just an ordinary necktie used with a deadly new twist.

19727.11h 56m

Overview

London is terrorized by a vicious sex killer known as The Necktie 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.

Directed by Alfred Hitchcock
Written by Anthony Shaffer, Arthur La Bern
Produced by Alfred Hitchcock
Box OfficeBudget: $2.0MRevenue: $12.6M

Top Cast

Jon Finch

Jon Finch

Richard Ian "Dick" Blaney

Barry Foster

Barry Foster

Robert "Bob" Rusk

Barbara Leigh-Hunt

Barbara Leigh-Hunt

Brenda Margaret Blaney

Anna Massey

Anna Massey

Barbara Jane "Babs" Milligan

Alec McCowen

Alec McCowen

DCI Tim Oxford

Vivien Merchant

Vivien Merchant

Mrs Oxford

Billie Whitelaw

Billie Whitelaw

Hetty Porter

Clive Swift

Clive Swift

Johnny Porter

Bernard Cribbins

Bernard Cribbins

Felix Forsythe

Michael Bates

Michael Bates

DS Spearman

Themes & Keywords

london, englandrapepolicegirlfriendtruckmurderserial killerpsychological thrillerpinex-wifenecktiesackpotatoesproduce sellerassassino em série

About Frenzy

Frenzy is a crime, thriller, horror film released in 1972 exploring themes of london, england, rape, police, girlfriend, truck, murder. Directed by Alfred Hitchcock, it stars Jon Finch, Barry Foster, Barbara Leigh-Hunt. London is terrorized by a vicious sex killer known as The Necktie 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.

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