Suspicion (1941)
In his arms she felt safety...in his absence, haunting dread!
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.
Director: Alfred Hitchcock
Genre: Mystery, Romance, Thriller
Runtime: 99 min
Release Date: November 14, 1941
Cast
- Cary Grant - John D. 'Johnnie' Aysgarth
- Joan Fontaine - Lina McLaidlaw Aysgarth
- Cedric Hardwicke - General McLaidlaw
- Nigel Bruce - Gordon Cochrane 'Beaky' Thwaite
- May Whitty - Mrs. McLaidlaw
- Isabel Jeans - Mrs. Newsham
- Heather Angel - Ethel the Maid
- Auriol Lee - Isobel Sedbusk
- Reginald Sheffield - Reggie Wetherby
- Leo G. Carroll - Captain George Melbeck
Screenplay
- Alma Reville (Screenplay)
- Anthony Berkeley (Novel)
- Joan Harrison (Screenplay)
- Samson Raphaelson (Screenplay)
Music: Franz Waxman
Cinematography: Harry Stradling Sr.
Editing: William Hamilton
Production: RKO Radio Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Budget: $1M
Box Office: $5M
Original Language: en
Themes
Government Conspiracy and Secret Cover-ups, Conspiracy Theory Check: Is it True?, Unsolved Crimes and Obsession with the Past, Serial Murder Clue Hunt, Copycat Serial Killer and the Puzzle
Keywords
poison, married couple, telegram, investigation, honeymoon, marriage, kiss, money, murderer, loan, suspicious, suspect husband, bluebeard
Trailer
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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 begins to suspect that her husband’s affection may conceal a deadly motive—and that she could be his next victim.
- Who directed Suspicion?
- Suspicion was directed by Alfred Hitchcock.
- Who stars in Suspicion?
- Suspicion stars Cary Grant, Joan Fontaine, Cedric Hardwicke, Nigel Bruce, May Whitty, Isabel Jeans.
- How long is Suspicion?
- Suspicion has a runtime of 1h 39m (99 minutes).
- What genre is Suspicion?
- Suspicion is a Mystery, Romance, Thriller film.
- What is the budget of Suspicion?
- Suspicion had a budget of $1M.
- How much did Suspicion gross?
- Suspicion grossed $5M worldwide.
- Where was Suspicion produced?
- Suspicion was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of Suspicion?
- The themes of Suspicion include: Government Conspiracy and Secret Cover-ups, Conspiracy Theory Check: Is it True?, Unsolved Crimes and Obsession with the Past, Serial Murder Clue Hunt, Copycat Serial Killer and the Puzzle.