Hitchcock

American  

[hich-kok] / ˈhɪtʃ kɒk /

noun

1. Sir Alfred (Joseph), 1899–1980, U.S. film and television director and producer, born in England.

2. Thomas, Jr. Tommy, 1900–44, U.S. polo player.

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Hitchcock British  

/ ˈhɪtʃˌkɒk /

noun

1. Sir Alfred ( Joseph ). 1899–1980, English film director, noted for his mastery in creating suspense. His films include The Thirty-Nine Steps (1935), Rebecca (1940), Psycho (1960), and The Birds (1963)

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Hitchcock

One often feels with Hitchcock that beneath the director of thrillers dwells a frustrated psychoanalyst, eager to penetrate the hidden depths of the human personality.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 10, 2026

Even though they never worked together, Highsmith, like Hitchcock, was captivated by the subversive and the clandestine.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 10, 2026

Kaley Cuoco and Sam Clafin lack the chemistry to keep this thriller built on Hitchcock plot points moving, despite it scenic French vistas.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 11, 2026

In a wide-ranging career, he also photographed famous personalities including Salvador Dali, Alfred Hitchcock and Winston Churchill.

From Barron's ● May 10, 2026

Ever since the 1930s, Pinewood had been home to movies ranging from early Alfred Hitchcock mysteries to massive Star Wars blockbusters.

From "City Spies" by James Ponti