Gregory Peck, Ingrid Bergman, John Emery
A psychoanalyst falls in love with her new boss, and it is soon discovered that he has difficulty with remembering things as he is a troubled amnesiac--who may also be a killer.
DVD Release Date: March 13, 2001
Stats: 615 reviews
Although a minor work in Hitchcock's library, "Spellbound" is a captivating enough thriller to seek out if the director's work interests you. It's got a lot of pseudo-psychoanalysis, which, of course, is presented in the most Hollywood manner imaginable (whilst doing it's best to...( read more)
this is one of hitchcocks better works thanks to peck, bergman and chekhovs superb acting. having seen a couple of hitchcocks films recently with cary grant in who i usually prefer in non hitchcock work, i find myself surprised by enjoying gregory pecks on screen prescence more h...( read more)
Loved it, especially the "Dali dream sequence" . Check out the extras, e.g. production stills, etc... The copy I borrowed from my library also had extensive liner notes which I recommend as well.
Hitchcock's fascination with (arguably pop) psychology is brought to the fore as Ingrid Bergman tries to unlock Gregory Peck's repressed memories. It's basis in fact is a little dubious, but it works as a fascinating mystery, and there are some memorable visuals by Salvador Dali.
Really beautiful Hitchcock suspense. The dream sequence was amazing, a bit on the creepy side though.
J'étais en partant assez vendu par la seule présence d'Ingrid Bergman dans la distribution. J'adore cette actrice; quel charme, quelle élégance, quelle beauté transcendante, et bonne actrice à part ça! Ceci dit, c'est également un très bon film. Un peu plus mince niveau intrigue ...( read more)
A great Hitchcock film taut direction, suspenseful and extremely well acted. The Salvatore Dali sequence is an outstanding classic scene. Very well produced, excellent score.
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