Synopsis
In Alfred Hitchcock's tightly wound thriller, a scheming ex-tennis pro orchestrates the perfect murder of his wealthy wife after discovering her affair, hoping to inherit her fortune. When the plan backfires and his wife kills the would-be assassin in self-defense, he coolly improvises to frame her for murder instead. A brilliant detective slowly unravels the truth in this masterclass of suspense and psychological tension.
Did You Know?
- Originally filmed in 3D but mostly shown in flat format.
- Based on Frederick Knott's successful 1952 stage play.
- Hitchcock appears in a class reunion photo in film.
- Grace Kelly wore the same dress throughout most scenes.
- Shot almost entirely on a single apartment set.
Iconic Quotes
- If they hang you, it'll be for the wrong murder.
- People don't commit murder on credit.
- I could murder a large scotch right now.
- Everything's perfectly all right now. We've gone back to plan A.
- It's the only key. I had it made from wax impressions.
