Psycho
(1960)
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Category: Drama, Horror, Mystery/Noir/ThrillerNotable as: Horror, Award-Winning WorkSub-Category: thriller film, slasher film, mystery film, psychological thriller, psychological horror, film adaptation, horror film, LGBT-related filmMain subject: serial killerNarrative location: Arizona, CaliforniaRuntime: 108 - 109 minutesColor: black-and-whiteLanguage: EnglishCountry: United StatesFilming location: California, ArizonaDirector: Alfred HitchcockScreenwriter: Joseph Stefano, Robert BlochBased on: PsychoMusic: Bernard HerrmannCinematography: John L. RussellStars: Anthony Perkins, Janet Leigh, Vera Miles, John Gavin, Martin Balsam, John McIntire, Simon Oakland, Vaughn Taylor, Frank Albertson, Lurene Tuttle Producer: Alfred HitchcockStudio: Paramount PicturesAwards won: Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actress – Motion Picture (Janet Leigh)
National Film RegistryAward nominations: Academy Award for Best Art Direction, Black and White (Robert Clatworthy)
Academy Award for Best Cinematography, Black-and-White (John L. Russell)
Academy Award for Best Director (Alfred Hitchcock)
Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress (Janet Leigh)Award details: (details at IMDb)
National Film RegistryAward nominations: Academy Award for Best Art Direction, Black and White (Robert Clatworthy)
Academy Award for Best Cinematography, Black-and-White (John L. Russell)
Academy Award for Best Director (Alfred Hitchcock)
Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress (Janet Leigh)Award details: (details at IMDb)
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Psycho is a 1960 Psychological thriller and horror film written by Joseph Stefano and directed by Alfred Hitchcock.