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Marnie (1964)

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Condemned as being a "disappointing" and "unworthy" Alfred Hitchcock effort at the time of its release, Marnie has since grown in stature; it is still considered a lesser Hitchcock, but a fascinating one. Tippi Hedren plays Marnie, a compulsive thief who cannot stand to be touched by any man. She also goes bonkers over the sight of the color red. Her new boss, Mark Rutland (Sean Connery) is intrigued by Marnie -- to such an extent that he blackmails her into marriage when he stumbles onto her

Unrated, 2 hr. 11 min.

Mystery & Suspense, Classics

Directed By: Alfred Hitchcock

Written By: Jay Presson Allen

On DVD: May 30, 2000

MCA Universal Home Video

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Cast

Tippi Hedren
Marnie Edgar
Sean Connery
Mark Rutland
Diane Baker
Lil Mainwaring
Martin Gabel
Sidney Strutt
Louise Latham
Bernice Edgar Mamie's m...
Bruce Dern
Sailor
Bob Sweeney
Cousin Bob
Milton Selzer
Man at the Track
Mariette Hartley
Susan Clabon
Alan Napier
Mr. Rutland
Henry Beckman
1st Detective
S. John Launer
Sam Ward
Meg Wyllie
Mrs. Turpin
Morgan Brittany
Edith Evanson
Rita
Louise Lorimer
Mrs. Strutt

Critic Reviews for Marnie

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At once a fascinating study of a sexual relationship and the master's most disappointing film in years.

January 1, 2000 Full Review Source: New York Times

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Eugene Archer

New York Times

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...a crazed and lurid character portrait that spends most of its time psychoanalyzing itself.

November 19, 2010 Full Review Source: LarsenOnFilm

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Josh Larsen

LarsenOnFilm

A savory failure from the Master.

July 14, 2008 Comment

Cole Smithey

ColeSmithey.com

Fine, disturbing Hitchcock near classic w/Connery and Hedren in good form.

March 8, 2008 Comment

Steve Crum

Video-Reviewmaster.com

Punishingly long and, despite the professionalism on all levels, not especially moving or interesting

April 9, 2007 Full Review Source: eFilmCritic.com

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Rob Gonsalves

eFilmCritic.com

This late-period Hitchcock deserves better packaging, but a masterpiece is still a masterpiece.

February 17, 2006 Full Review Source: Slant Magazine

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Fernando F. Croce

Slant Magazine

Viewed from the safe distance of four decades after its release, Marnie, perhaps even more than The Birds, emerges as the director's definitive late-period masterpiece.

February 17, 2006 Full Review Source: Slant Magazine

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Fernando F. Croce

Slant Magazine

Not Hitch's best, but still incredible.

September 17, 2003 Comment

Alex Sandell

Juicy Cerebellum

For my money, this Freudian tale about a beautiful kleptomaniac and liar is one of Hitchcock's best accomplishments, certainly one of his most perverse.

March 10, 2003 Full Review Source: Austin Chronicle

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Marjorie Baumgarten

Austin Chronicle

I will never understand the rep of this among Hitch fans

August 21, 2002 Comment

Ken Hanke

Mountain Xpress (Asheville, NC)

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In my opinion a step up from The Birds, this film suffers from another poor performance from Tippi Hedren and Sean Connery doesn't really fit into the role.

November 13, 2011

Graham Jones

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This film does not make much sense, but Hitchcock brings it way up from a single star, along with Connery and Hedren. Think of James Bond plus The Birds.

June 24, 2011