Alfred Hitchcock (13 August 1899 – 29 April 1980)Alfred, also known as 'The Master of Suspense' was a successful British filmmaker/director and producer in creating suspense in Thriller genres. He was one of the most popular and most recognised filmmakers, his works are still popular today.
At a very young age he regularly visited the cinemas and read many journals and his interest grew from there. He once said that "Even my failures make money and become classics a year after I make them.". Hitchcock made films that would engage the audience a capture their emotions straight away. Throughout his filming career his filming was diverse and crossed many genres such as, Thrillers, Romantic, Comedy and Drama.
Famous films Hitchcock has made are films such as
The Birds (1963)
Starring: Rod Taylor and Tippi Hedren
Terror strikes out of nowhere when birds begin mysteriously attacking anyone and anything in their way.
Psycho (1960)
Starring: Anthony Perkins and Janet Leigh
The seminal horror film of a young man tormented by his past-- and his mother.
Suspicion (1941)
Starring: Cary Grant and Joan Fontaine
Lots of suspense and fine-drawn tension in this mystery of a wealthy woman who suspects her playboy husband wants to murder her.
Other films he has produced/directed are, Jamaica Inn, Mr & Mrs Smith & many more!
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