North by Northwest [videorecording] / [presented by] M-G-M ; written by Ernest Lehman ; directed by Alfred Hitchcock.
Roger Thornhill is a New York advertising executive who is kidnapped by a gang of spies led by Philip Vandamm, who believes Thornhill is CIA agent George Kaplan. Thornhill escapes, but must find Kaplan in order to clear himself of a murder that Kaplan is accused of committing. Following Kaplan to Chicago as a fugitive from justice, Thornhill is helped by beautiful Eve Kendall. In Chicago, she delivers a message to Kaplan that almost costs Thornhill his life when he is chased across a cornfield by a crop-dusting plane.
Record details
- ISBN: 1419878018
- ISBN: 9781419878015
- Physical Description: 2 videodiscs (136 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
- Edition: 50th anniversary edition
- Publisher: Burbank, CA : Distributed by Warner Home Video, [2009]
Content descriptions
- General Note:
- Originally released as a motion picture in 1959.Special features: Disc 1: Feature; commentary by screenwriter Ernest Lehman; music-only audio track. Disc 2: New 2009 documentary reveals "The master's touch: Hitchcock's signature style;" acclaimed feature-length career; profile Cary Grant: a class apart; explore in depth the movie's innovations and influences in the new North by Northwest: one for the ages; vintage 2000 documentary "Destination Hitchcock: the making of North by Northwest;" stills gallery; theatrical trailers & TV spots.Title from container.
- Participant or Performer Note:
- Cary Grant, Eva Marie Saint, James Mason, Jessie Royce Landis.
- Target Audience Note:
- Not rated.
- System Details Note:
- DVD, widescreen (matted, enhanced); Dolby Digital 5.1 surround, Dolby Digital mono., dual-layer.
- Terms Governing Use and Reproduction Note:
- These DVD discs are copy protected.
- Language Note:
- English or dubbed French dialogue, English or French subtitles; English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing.
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- Subject:
- Advertising executives > New York (State) > New York > Drama.
Fugitives from justice > Drama.
Kidnapping victims > New York (State) > New York > Drama.
Malicious accusation > Illinois > Chicago > Drama.
Man-woman relationships > Illinois > Chicago > Drama.
Mistaken identity > Illinois > Chicago > Drama. - Genre:
- Action and adventure films.
Detective and mystery films.
Feature films.
Romance films.
Thrillers (Motion pictures)
Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
Available copies
- 2 of 2 copies available at NC Cardinal. (Show)
- 1 of 1 copy available at Onslow County Public Library.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 2 total copies.
Other Formats and Editions
Show Only Available Copies
| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacksonville Main Library | DVD CLA NOR (Text) | 36015000850277 | Adult Video | Available | - |
