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“In the old days villains had moustaches and kicked the dog. Audiences are smarter today. They don't want their villain to be thrown at them with green limelight on his face. They want an ordinary human being with failings.”

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Alfred Hitchcock
Alfred Hitchcock

Alfred Hitchcock, born on August 13, 1899 in London, England, and died on April 29, 1980 in Los Angeles, United States, was a British-American film director, screenwriter, and producer. Known for his suspense and thriller films, Hitchcock is often referred to as the 'Master of Suspense'. His work has had a profound impact on the art of film. more

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