
Suspicion
dir. Alfred Hitchcock
74
8 sourcesSynopsis
A sheltered heiress falls for a charming playboy and elopes with him, but soon discovers his gambling vice and mounting debts. As his lies deepen and those around them meet mysterious ends, she begins to suspect that her husband’s affection may conceal a deadly motive—and that she could be his next victim.
Critics consensus
Not even notorious studio meddling can diminish the craft and tantalizing suspense of Suspicion, a sly showcase for Joan Fontaine's nervy prowess and Alfred Hitchcock's flair for disquiet.

Directed byAlfred Hitchcock
StarringCary Grant, Joan Fontaine, Cedric Hardwicke, Nigel Bruce, May Whitty, Isabel Jeans
Written byAlma Reville, Samson Raphaelson, Joan Harrison
CinematographyHarry Stradling Sr.
EditingWilliam Hamilton
MusicFranz Waxman
Suspicion
1941 · 1h 39m
Mystery, Romance, Thriller
A sheltered heiress falls for a charming playboy and elopes with him, but soon discovers his gambling vice and mounting debts. As his lies deepen and those around them meet mysterious ends, she begins to suspect that her husband’s affection may conceal a deadly motive—and that she could be his next victim.
Our Verdict
74
Critics Consensus
Not even notorious studio meddling can diminish the craft and tantalizing suspense of Suspicion, a sly showcase for Joan Fontaine's nervy prowess and Alfred Hitchcock's flair for disquiet.
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