His name is synonymous with spine-tingling suspense. Alfred Hitchcock was (and remains) by far one of the greatest directors of all time. Now, a new DVD collection highlights some of the greatest moments of his filmmaking career in Alfred Hitchcock - The Masterpiece Collection.
Included on each disc is a behind-the-scenes documentary (including interviews with the actors and crew members as well as reflections from Pat Hitchcock O'Connell, the director's daughter), original storyboards drawn by Hitchcock, and the original theatrical trailers.
Included in this set are several films that are considered Hitchcock's finest: The Man Who Knew Too Much, Vertigo, Rear Window, Psycho, and The Birds, as well as several other fine offerings such as Saboteur, Shadow of A Doubt, Torn Curtain, Topaz, The Trouble With Harry, Rope, Marnie, Frenzy, and Family Plot.
The bonus disc includes footage from the AFI tribute to Alfred Hitchcock which is highlighted by speeches by Ingrid Bergman and James Stewart as well as the honored director, a British television interview given late in his career that reflects on his films and directorial methods, and bonus documentaries on The Birds and Psycho.
This set is a must-have for any fan of suspense or Alfred Hitchcock. You'll agree after seeing these films that Alfred Hitchcock is one of the finest directors in film history. Alfred Hitchcock - The Masterpiece Collection is one addition you will want to make to your DVD library.
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