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Daybill, Vertigo
is a 1958 American psychological thriller film directed and produced by Alfred Hitchcock. The movie stars James Stewart as a retired police detective named John "Scottie" Ferguson, who suffers from acrophobia (fear of heights) and vertigo.
The plot follows Scottie as he is hired by an old acquaintance to follow his wife, Madeleine (Kim Novak), who is believed to be possessed by the spirit of her great-grandmother. Scottie becomes obsessed with Madeleine and later with a woman who bears a striking resemblance to her.
Directed by: Alfred Hitchcock
Starring: James Stewart and Kim Novak
Genre: Mystery, romance, and thriller
Release date: May 9, 1958
The film, based on the French novel D'entre les morts, initially received mixed reviews but has since been re-evaluated and is widely regarded as one of the greatest films ever made. It is known for its innovative use of the "dolly zoom" camera technique, which is now often called the "Vertigo effect" |
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