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Spellbound

1945 · 111 min · Director: Alfred Hitchcock

Spellbound (1945) is a thriller, directed by Alfred Hitchcock. It stars Ingrid Bergman and Gregory Peck. The 111-minute film holds an audience score of 7.4/10.

What Spellbound Is About

Alfred Hitchcock's 1945 film has the new head of a clinic doubted about who he really is. One doctor believes him. There is a gap in his memory. The film makes psychoanalysis its narrative instrument; the narrative builds the dream sequence as the key to the solution. Ingrid Bergman and Gregory Peck lead. Salvador Dalí designed the dream. The score won an Academy Award. Who it's for: those who like classic suspense. Who it's not for: viewers expecting realistic psychology; the film rests on the simplified understanding of its period.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Spellbound about?

Alfred Hitchcock's 1945 film has the new head of a clinic doubted about who he really is. One doctor believes him.

Where can I watch Spellbound?

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How long is Spellbound?

Spellbound runs for 111 minutes (1h 51m).

When did Spellbound come out?

Spellbound was released in 1945.

Who directed Spellbound?

Spellbound was directed by Alfred Hitchcock.

Who stars in Spellbound?

Spellbound stars Ingrid Bergman, Gregory Peck, Leo G. Carroll, Michael Chekhov.

What is Spellbound's rating?

Spellbound holds 7.5/10 on IMDb and 7.4/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 74 out of 100.

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