The Art of Hitchcock: Rope

We’ll view one of Alfred Hitchcock’s classic films, and film connoisseur Adam Bakst will lead an engaging discussion on the respective film’s behind-the-scenes facts, various artistic interpretations, and historical contexts. Dive into the world of Hitchcock’s notorious villains, shady espionage, and riveting suspense.

This month's film is Rope. Two young men murder a former classmate as a test of their intellectual and moral superiority, then hide the body as they host a dinner party attended by the victim's girlfriend and father, as well as their former schoolmaster and mentor!

Starring: James Stewart, John Dall, Farley Granger, Dick Hogan, Edith Evanson, Douglas Dick, Joan Chandler, Cedric Hardwicke, & Constance Collier.

Directed by: Alfred Hitchcock

Runtime: 1 hour and 20 minutes

Rated PG