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Hitchcock

Hitchcock

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A 2012 American film about the life of director Alfred Hitchcock
  • proper noun
  • /ˈhɪtʃkɒk/
translation icon : Hitchcock (película de 2012)
  • The story is a romance between Alfred and Alma Hitchcock.
  • the film Hitchcock
  • 2012 film Hitchcock

Examples

  • While you're in the mood, you'll probably also want to catch the opening of the new movie "Hitchcock," Sacha Gervasi's bio-thriller about the making of "Psycho," with Anthony Hopkins as the master of suspense himself.

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  • I've been a longtime fan of your work, but this year seems to be a huge one for you, given the fact that you appear in "Hitchcock," "Cloud Atlas," and "In Their Skin."

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  • Critics panned it, saying it lacked the Hitchcock magic and suspense.

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  • Being poised as a potential award contender, "Hitchcock" centers on the relationship between the filmmaker, who was deemed England's best director, and his wife, editor, and assistant director Alma Reville.

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  • Anthony Hopkins portrayed Alfred Hitchcock in the biographical film released in 2012.

  • The film Hitchcock explores the life of the famous director behind iconic horror films.

  • In the movie Hitchcock, viewers get an insight into the renowned director's creative process.

Synonyms

biopic
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A film about the life of a real person

is a 2012 film about one director's life rather than a general film type

Surface Forms

Hitchcock main

Etymology

Hitchcock is the surname of the famous director, and the 2012 film Hitchcock simply uses his last name as its title to show the movie is about his life.