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Hitch: Alfred the Auteur

Two-part profile of Alfred Hitchcock. His 1950s and 60s work brought him wealth and acclaim, but his obsessions took on a new intensity.

Two-part profile of Alfred Hitchcock. This second edition examines his output of the 50s and 60s. The groundbreaking thriller Psycho made him wealthy, while films such as Vertigo and Rear Window were hailed by Francois Truffaut as works of genius. But Hitchcock's obsession with control and his pursuit of the perfect blonde actress took on a new and damaging intensity.

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