Cast: Janet Leigh

Direction Alfred Hitchcock

Cast Anthony Perkins · Janet Leigh · John Gavin · Vera Miles

Synopsis Psycho (1960) follows the story of Marion Crane, a disillusioned office worker who decides to take a chance at a better life. On a Friday, she is tasked with depositing $40,000 in the bank. Seeing an opportunity to escape her...

Direction Orson Welles

Cast Charlton Heston · Janet Leigh · Orson Welles · Marlene Dietrich

Synopsis Touch of Evil (1958) begins with a mysterious figure setting a timer on a bomb and placing it in the trunk of an elegant car. The countdown starts as a wealthy businessman and his less affluent companion drive away. Their...

Direction George Sidney

Cast Stewart Granger · Eleanor Parker · Janet Leigh · Mel Ferrer

Synopsis Scaramouche (1952) unfolds in the vibrant backdrop of 18th-century France, where a young man embarks on a daring journey of deception and retribution. Disguised as an actor, he navigates the treacherous landscape of the era, driven by a burning desire...

Direction Richard Fleischer

Cast Kirk Douglas · Tony Curtis · Ernest Borgnine · Janet Leigh

Synopsis The Vikings (1958) follows the tale of Einar and Eric, two Viking half-brothers with vastly different backgrounds. Einar is a formidable warrior, while Eric is a former slave, each unaware of the other's true identity. As the throne of Northumbria...

Direction Anthony Mann

Cast James Stewart · Robert Ryan · Janet Leigh · Millard Mitchell

Synopsis The Naked Spur (1953) follows the relentless pursuit of Howard Kemp (James Stewart), a seasoned bounty hunter who has been tracking down the notorious killer Ben Vandergroat (Robert Ryan) for an extended period. As Kemp traverses the rugged terrain of...

Direction Fred Zinnemann

Cast Van Heflin · Robert Ryan · Janet Leigh · Mary Astor

Synopsis Act of Violence (1949) follows the story of Frank Enley, a war veteran who appears to be living a peaceful life with his wife in a small town. However, his tranquility is disrupted when he learns that Joe Parkson has...

Direction John Frankenheimer

Cast Frank Sinatra · Laurence Harvey · Janet Leigh · Angela Lansbury

Synopsis The Manchurian Candidate (1962) unfolds in 1952 Korea, where a US Army patrol faces a deadly ambush by Communist forces. A year later, the surviving squad members, including Staff Sergeant Raymond Shaw (Laurence Harvey), return to the United States. Shaw...

Direction Mervyn LeRoy

Cast June Allyson · Elizabeth Taylor · Peter Lawford · Janet Leigh

Synopsis Little Women (1949) presents a heartwarming adaptation of Louisa May Alcott's personal narrative, set in Concord, Massachusetts, during the 1860s. With their father absent, serving in the Civil War, the March sisters—Jo, Meg, Amy, and Beth—navigate the challenges of growing...

Direction Laurent Bouzereau

Cast Peggy Robertson · Clive Barker · Joseph Stefano · Patricia Hitchcock

Synopsis The Making of 'Psycho' (1997) offers a comprehensive look back at the iconic film, from its inception to its completion. The documentary features interviews with key cast and crew members, including Janet Leigh and Joseph Stefano, who share their candid...

Direction Graham Evans · John Gorrie · Alan Gibson · Herbert Wise

Cast Roald Dahl · John Houseman · Andrew Ray · Joan Collins

Synopsis Tales of the Unexpected (TV Series) (1979) is a British anthology series that aired from 1979 to 1988, spanning 9 seasons and 112 episodes. The show is renowned for its blend of mystery, suspense, horror, and dark comedy, with a...

Direction Roy Rowland

Cast Robert Taylor · Janet Leigh · George Raft · Steve Forrest

Synopsis Rogue Cop (1954) follows the gripping tale of Detective Chris Kelvaney, whose life takes a dramatic turn when his brother, Eddie, a fellow officer, witnesses a murder and identifies the fleeing culprit. Chris becomes entangled in a web of corruption...

Direction Jack Smight

Cast Paul Newman · Lauren Bacall · Julie Harris · Shelley Winters

Synopsis Harper (1966) follows the story of a laid-back private eye, Lew Harper, who is enlisted by an affluent California woman to track down her missing spouse. The film delves into the complexities of Harper's investigation as he navigates through a...

Direction Ted Haimes

Cast Kevin Spacey · Jonathan Demme · Alfred Hitchcock · Joseph Stefano

Synopsis Hitchcock: Shadow of a Genius (A.K.A. Dial H For Hitchcock: The Genius Behind the Showman) (TV) (1999) offers an intriguing exploration of the cinematic brilliance of Alfred Hitchcock. The documentary delves into his early British films but primarily concentrates on...

Direction Rod Serling · Paul Lynch · Peter Medak · Ryszard Bugajski

Cast William Atherton · Jenny Agutter · Martin Balsam · Jeffrey Tambor

Synopsis The Twilight Zone (TV Series) (1985) presents a diverse array of stories that span from lighthearted to somber, frequently infused with a sharp wit and an unpredictable twist. Each episode delves into the extraordinary, often blurring the lines between reality...

Direction Harvey Hart

Cast Peter Falk · Janet Leigh · Maurice Evans · Sam Jaffe

Synopsis Columbo: Forgotten Lady (TV) (1975) follows the story of a former dance star, now a faded celebrity, who takes drastic measures to eliminate her husband. She meticulously stages his death to appear as a suicide, believing she has crafted an...

Direction Compton Bennett

Cast Errol Flynn · Greer Garson · Walter Pidgeon · Robert Young

Synopsis That Forsyte Woman (1949) delves into the intricate lives of the Forsyte family, where Soames and Irene Forsyte's union is one of convenience rather than love. Young Jolyon Forsyte, the family's black sheep, elopes with a maid following his wife's...

Direction Henry Hathaway

Cast Robert Wagner · James Mason · Janet Leigh · Debra Paget

Synopsis Prince Valiant (1954) follows the adventures of the titular character, a valiant Scandinavian prince brought to life from the pages of cartoonist Hal Foster's comic strips. Directed by Henry Hathaway, the film stars Robert Wagner as the heroic Prince Valiant,...

Direction Richard Quine

Cast Janet Leigh · Jack Lemmon · Betty Garrett · Bob Fosse

Synopsis My Sister Eileen (1955) follows the journey of two sisters, Ruth and the stunning Eileen, as they venture to New York's Greenwich Village in pursuit of "fame, fortune, and a 'For Rent' sign on Barrow Street." They manage to secure...

Direction Laurent Bouzereau

Cast Ken Follett · Norman Lloyd · Alfred Hitchcock · Heywood Gould

Synopsis A Night at the Movies: The Suspenseful World of Thrillers (TV Series) (2009) delves into the multifaceted world of thrillers, examining various sub-genres and the cinematic techniques directors employ to create heart-pounding experiences for viewers. This documentary series showcases insights...

Direction Jerry Lewis

Cast Jerry Lewis · Janet Leigh · James Best · Leslie Parrish

Synopsis Three on a Couch (1966) follows the story of an artist who is presented with a chance to travel to Paris and wishes to take his fiancée, a psychiatrist, with him. However, she is currently treating three female patients who...