Frenzy

1972 • 116 min

“Just an ordinary necktie used with a deadly new twist.”

★ 7.1 / 10 (998 votes)

Crime Thriller Horror

Synopsis

London is terrorized by a vicious sex killer known as The Necktie Murderer. Following the brutal slaying of his ex-wife, down-on-his-luck Richard Blaney is suspected by the police of being the killer. He goes on the run, determined to prove his innocence.

About This Film

Frenzy is a 1972 crime, thriller, horror film directed by Alfred Hitchcock. With a runtime of 116 minutes, the film has earned an audience rating of 7.1 out of 10 based on 998 votes on TMDB. The film stars Jon Finch, Barry Foster, Barbara Leigh-Hunt, Anna Massey, Alec McCowen among its cast of 75 credited actors.

Cast

Jon Finch

as Richard Ian "Dick" Blaney

Barry Foster

as Robert "Bob" Rusk

Barbara Leigh-Hunt

as Brenda Margaret Blaney

Anna Massey

as Barbara Jane "Babs" Milligan

Alec McCowen

as DCI Tim Oxford

Vivien Merchant

as Mrs Oxford

Billie Whitelaw

as Hetty Porter

Clive Swift

as Johnny Porter

Bernard Cribbins

as Felix Forsythe

Michael Bates

as DS Spearman

Jean Marsh

as Monica Barling

John Boxer

as Sir George

Madge Ryan

as Mrs Davison

George Tovey

as Neville Salt

Elsie Randolph

as Gladys

Jimmy Gardner

as Bertie

Gerald Sim

as Usher - Solicitor in Pub

Noel Johnson

as Doctor in Pub

Alfred Hitchcock

as Spectator at Opening Rally (uncredited)

Lewis Alexander

as Man in Crowd (uncredited)

Crew