Frenzy
1972
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Synopsis
London is terrorized by a vicious sex killer known as The Necktie Murderer. Following the brutal slaying of his ex-wife, down-on-his-luck Richard Blaney is suspected by the police of being the killer. He goes on the run, determined to prove his innocence.
Frenzy (1972) is a 1h 56min crime feature film by Alfred Hitchcock. London is terrorized by a vicious sex killer known as The Necktie Murderer. Selected for Mayhem Film Festival (2010).
Key facts
Cast
Jon Finch, Barry Foster, Barbara Leigh-Hunt, Anna Massey, Alec McCowen, Vivien Merchant, Billie Whitelaw, Clive Swift
Original language
French
First release
May 25, 1972 (United Kingdom)
Production companies
Universal Pictures
Home video distributors
MCA Videocassette (United States), MCA Home Video (United States), MCA Universal Home Video (United States)
Based on
Goodbye Piccadilly, Farewell Leicester Square
Awards
National Board of Review: Top Ten Films
Setting
London
Filming locations
London, Pinewood Studios
Crew
Screenplay
Anthony Shaffer
Producer
Alfred Hitchcock
Cinematography
Gilbert Taylor
Editing
John Jympson
Music
Ron Goodwin
Trailer
Stills
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Festival History
Titles
| Original title | Frenzy | English |
| Québec French title | Frénésie |
VHS & home video releases
| VHS | MCA Videocassette (cat. no. VHS55011) | 1980, United States, slipcase |
| VHS | MCA Home Video (cat. no. VHS55011) | 1985, United States, slipcase |
| VHS | MCA Universal Home Video (cat. no. 55011) | 1995, United States, slipcase |
Releases & classifications
| Theatrical | United Kingdom | May 25, 1972 |
| Theatrical | France | May 26, 1972 |
| Theatrical | United States | June 21, 1972 |
| Theatrical | Canada | June 29, 1972 |
| Theatrical | Denmark | July 17, 1972 |
| Theatrical | Sweden | July 17, 1972 |
| Theatrical | Ireland | July 21, 1972 |
| Theatrical | Netherlands | July 28, 1972 |
| Theatrical | Japan | July 29, 1972 |
| Theatrical | Norway | August 28, 1972 |
| Theatrical | Belgium | September 22, 1972 |
| Theatrical | Argentina | October 26, 1972 |
| Theatrical | Italy | October 27, 1972 |
| Theatrical | Australia | November 3, 1972 |
| Theatrical | Uruguay | November 23, 1972 |
| Theatrical | Germany | December 12, 1972 |
| Theatrical | Greece | December 12, 1972 |
| Theatrical | Spain | December 21, 1972 |
| Theatrical | Finland | December 22, 1972 |
| Theatrical | Poland | December 31, 1972 |
| Theatrical | Portugal | April 14, 1973 |
| Theatrical | Turkey | December 1, 1974 |
| Theatrical | Hungary | November 7, 1987 |
| Streaming | Germany | November 18, 1999 |
| Television | Netherlands | January 25, 2003 |
| Theatrical | Mexico | June 20, 2006 |
| Theatrical | France | October 8, 2008 |
| Streaming | France | November 4, 2019 |
| Television | France | November 4, 2019 |
| Television | Turkey | January 13, 2022 |
| Streaming | France | October 4, 2025 |
| Television | France | October 5, 2025 |
| Classification | Germany | 16 |
| Classification | United Kingdom | 18 |
Versions & editions
| Original version (English) | ||
| Home video VHS | United States | 1980 VHS55011 |
| Home video VHS | United States | 1985 VHS55011 |
| Home video VHS | United States | 1995 55011 |
| Home video | Philippines | March 6, 2001 |
| Home video | Australia | November 21, 2001 |
| Home video | Brazil | January 14, 2004 |
| Home video | Brazil | June 20, 2006 |
| Home video | Netherlands | July 26, 2007 |
| Home video | Netherlands | November 14, 2012 |
Full credits
| Director | Alfred Hitchcock |
| Cast | Jon Finch (Richard Ian "Dick" Blaney), Barry Foster (Robert "Bob" Rusk), Barbara Leigh-Hunt (Brenda Margaret Blaney), Anna Massey (Barbara Jane "Babs" Milligan), Alec McCowen (DCI Tim Oxford), Vivien Merchant (Mrs Oxford), Billie Whitelaw (Hetty Porter), Clive Swift (Johnny Porter), Bernard Cribbins (Felix Forsythe), Michael Bates (DS Spearman), Jean Marsh (Monica Barling), John Boxer (Sir George), Madge Ryan (Mrs Davison), George Tovey (Neville Salt), Elsie Randolph (Gladys), Jimmy Gardner (Bertie), Gerald Sim (Usher - Solicitor in Pub), Noel Johnson (Doctor in Pub), Alfred Hitchcock (Spectator at Opening Rally (uncredited)), Lewis Alexander (Man in Crowd (uncredited)), Brian Badcoe (Man in Crowd (uncredited)), Michael Bilton (Trial Jury Foreman (uncredited)), Joby Blanshard (Man in Crowd (uncredited)), Willy Bowman (Man in Crowd (uncredited)), Jim Brady (Juror (uncredited)), Donald Campbell (The Mayor (uncredited)), John Cannon (Murder Scene Policeman (uncredited)), John Cater (Man in Crowd (uncredited)), Pauline Chamberlain (Woman in Crowd (uncredited)), Terence Conoley (Man in Crowd (uncredited)), Gerry Cowper (Spectator at Opening Rally (uncredited)), June Ellis (Maisie - Barmaid (uncredited)), Hugh Elton (Man in Crowd (uncredited)), Mabel Etherington (Restaurant Patron (uncredited)), Charles Farrell (Complaining Pub Customer (uncredited)), Harry Fielder (Covent Garden Lorry Driver (uncredited)), Otto Friese (Juror (uncredited)), Alan Gibbs (Man in Crowd (uncredited)), Roberta Gibbs (Body in River Thames (uncredited)), Jill Goldston (Woman in Crowd (uncredited)), John Golightly (CID Police Photographer (uncredited)), Josie Grant (Woman in Crowd (uncredited)), Aidan Harrington (Man in Crowd (uncredited)), Victor Harrington (Spectator on South Bank (uncredited)), Drewe Henley (Forensics Technician (uncredited)), Hubert Hill (Man in Crowd (uncredited)), Ken Hutchins (Man in Crowd (uncredited)), Barry Keegan (Hospital Patient (uncredited)), Juba Kennerley (Restaurant Patron (uncredited)), Roy Lansford (Man in Crowd (uncredited)), Tommy Little (Man in Crowd (uncredited)), Doreen Mantle (Woman in Crowd (uncredited)), Mary Maxfield (Restaurant Patron (uncredited)), Bunny May (Barman (uncredited)), Margaret Nolan (Young Woman (uncredited)), James Payne (Covent Garden Taxi Driver (uncredited)), Bob Ramsey (Man in Pub (uncredited)), Robert Rietti (Doctor (voice) (uncredited)), Phillip Ross (Policeman (uncredited)), Michael Sheard (Jim (uncredited)), Jack Silk (Police Driver (uncredited)), Roy Skelton (CID Man (uncredited)), Colin Spaull (Man (uncredited)), Richard Wyler (Truck Driver (uncredited)), Reg Thomason (Court Official (uncredited)), Susan Travers (Victim (uncredited)), Joseph Tregonino (Pub Patron (uncredited)), Paul Tropea (Boy at the Thames (uncredited)), Bert Vivian (Man in Crowd (uncredited)), Pearl Walters (Restaurant Patron (uncredited)), Rita Webb (Mrs Rusk (uncredited)), Eric Wetherell (Juror (uncredited)), Fred Wood (Pub Patron (uncredited)), Martin Wyldeck (Sir George's Aide (uncredited)), Jeremy Young (Detective (uncredited)) |
| Screenplay | Anthony Shaffer |
| Producer | Alfred Hitchcock |
| Cinematography | Gilbert Taylor |
| Editing | John Jympson |
| Music | Ron Goodwin |
| Production design | Syd Cain |
Additional data: TMDB.
Source: Cinémathèque québécoise, linked catalogue data (CC BY 4.0)
