North by Northwest

This classic suspense film finds New York City ad executive Roger O. Thornhill (Cary Grant) pursued by ruthless spy Phillip Vandamm (James Mason) after Thornhill is mistaken for a government agent. Hunted relentlessly by Vandamm's associates, the harried Thornhill ends up on a cross-country journey, meeting the beautiful and mysterious Eve Kendall (Eva Marie Saint) along the way. Soon Vandamm's henchmen close in on Thornhill, resulting in a number of iconic action sequences.
Directed By:
Alfred Hitchcock
Running Time:
2 hr 16 min
Release Date:
July 17, 1959

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  • North by Northwest: Fathom Events Trailer
  • North by Northwest: Trailer 1
  • North by Northwest (1959) Presented by TCM: Fathom Events Trailer