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Notorious

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In order to help bring Nazis to justice, U.S. government agent T.R. Devlin recruits Alicia Huberman, the American daughter of a convicted German war criminal, as a spy. As they begin to fall for one another, Alicia is instructed to win the affections of Alexander Sebastian, a Nazi hiding out in Brazil. When Sebastian becomes serious about his relationship with Alicia, the stakes get higher, and Devlin must watch her slip further undercover.

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Sublime direction from Hitchcock, and terrific central performances from Ingrid Bergman and Cary Grant make this a bona-fide classic worthy of a re-visit.

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Nigel Andrews Financial Times It's completely hypnotic: from the twisting strands of a plot defying us fully to trust anyone, to those Hitchcock specials, the shots and scenes where the camera too is a lethal conspiracist. Rated: 5/5 Aug 7, 2019 Full Review Dave Kehr Chicago Reader The virtuoso sequences -- the long kiss, the crane shot into the door key -- are justly famous, yet the film's real brilliance is in its subtle and detailed portrayal of infinitely perverse relationships. Aug 5, 2014 Full Review Variety Staff Variety Production and directorial skill of Alfred Hitchcock combine with a suspenseful story and excellent performances to make Notorious force entertainment. Feb 23, 2012 Full Review James Berardinelli ReelViews Notorious has stood the test of time and deserves the labels of both a classic and one of Hitchcock’s most formidable early American productions. Rated: 3.5/4 Oct 18, 2024 Full Review Danielle Solzman Solzy at the Movies Notorious beautifully mixes a love story and espionage with stunning performances from Cary Grant and Ingrid Bergman in the 1946 classic. Rated: 4.5/5 Feb 5, 2024 Full Review Zita Short InSession Film Hitchcock is able to weave locations into scenes in which things actually happen. In the 1950s so many films featured five-minute-long montages in which audiences were bombarded with shots of landmarks in a certain city... Feb 9, 2023 Full Review Read all reviews

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Alejandro E With Hitchcock's hallmark, this espionage thriller would become, and rightly so, a role model in the genre. The names of Cary Grant and Ingrid Bergman in the cast the invitation is irresistible. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 10/27/24 Full Review Wayne K A film that marked a shift in Hitchcock’s career, demonstrating a newfound level of maturity that would lead him into his greatest period. At least that’s what the scholars say; for the rest of us its yet another banger in a filmography overflowing with them. Hitchcock knows how to ring the most suspense from a scene, whether it’s through cinematography, camera work, the actors performances or the use/absence of music. Notorious is a film that’s heavy on the romantic elements, and these are made so compelling by 2 dedicated and nuanced performances from cinematic legends Cary Grant and Ingrid Bergman. Their chemistry oozes off the screen, and their moral and ethical ambiguity constantly keeps you guessing which way they’re going to go. The story isn’t the most complex or layered, but it provides a wide canvas for a multitude of plot threads, conflicts and revelations. I wouldn’t choose it over other Hitch films such as Rear Window, Rebecca or Psycho, but it’s still a fantastic movie that’ll keep you hooked to very end. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 06/06/24 Full Review Gur B Must watch at least once a year! A big time Hitch classic and maybe what the definition of "pioneer" is revealed as an auteur.I'm not sure it's the best of Hitchcock but surely one of the most personal.Do you still have any doubt that every single Hitch movie is a love story indeed? Rated 5 out of 5 stars 06/12/24 Full Review Grant H Ignore the glaring holes in the plot and enjoy the suspense and eroticism delivered by three stellar actors - Grant, Bergman and Rains. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 05/05/24 Full Review Rob C Incredible movie. If you like Noir and great acting , you can't miss this. It aged like fine wine. Rains, Bergman and Grant are at the top of their game. So dang good. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 03/29/24 Full Review Mark K My time growing up in the Bronx during Biggie's era was unforgettable, filled with the incredible NYC hip hop scene. This film resonated with me, and the lead actor flawlessly portrayed the role. Kudos to the director for skillfully narrating this impeccably written story! Highly recommend it! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/13/24 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis In order to help bring Nazis to justice, U.S. government agent T.R. Devlin recruits Alicia Huberman, the American daughter of a convicted German war criminal, as a spy. As they begin to fall for one another, Alicia is instructed to win the affections of Alexander Sebastian, a Nazi hiding out in Brazil. When Sebastian becomes serious about his relationship with Alicia, the stakes get higher, and Devlin must watch her slip further undercover.
Director
Alfred Hitchcock
Producer
Alfred Hitchcock
Screenwriter
John Taintor Foote, Ben Hecht, Alfred Hitchcock, Clifford Odets
Distributor
RKO Radio Pictures, Anchor Bay Entertainment, Kino International Corp., Criterion Collection
Production Co
RKO Radio Pictures Inc., Vanguard Films Production
Genre
Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Aug 15, 1946, Original
Release Date (DVD)
Oct 14, 2008
Runtime
1h 43m
Sound Mix
Mono
Aspect Ratio
Flat (1.37:1), 35mm, 16mm
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