FILMNBNorth by Northwest1959
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North by Northwest
Action/adventure film with a runtime of 136 minutes, released in 1959. Presented in English.
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(1959) Alfred Hitchcock's classic thriller stars Cary Grant as Roger O Thornhill, an advertising executive mistaken for a government agent by a group of foreign spies led by James Vandamm (James Mason). Though initially bemused, when Thornhill is accused of murdering a UN official he is forced to go on the run, aided by Vandamm's 'companion', Eve Kendall (Eve Marie Saint). As the double-crosses mount, he survives murderous attacks in both sophisticated auction rooms and by a crop-dusting plane in the deserted cornfields of the Midwest. He also learns of the importance his role has now taken in national security, leading to one of cinema's most memorable climaxes on the Mount Rushmore National Monument. M,W,S.
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How long is North by Northwest?
North by Northwest runs for 2h 16m.
What language is it available in?
The primary language listed for this title is English.
What kind of film is this?
It is tagged under action/adventure, trains, Mystery, mystery & suspense.
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