| | Topaz (Hitchcock 1969) | |
Description
Leon Uris's spy novel, Topaz, was on the national bestseller list for an
incredible 50 straight weeks. And in 1969, Alfred Hitchcock brought this
intricate thriller to the screen. John Forsythe stars as an American CIA agent
who learns of Cuban missiles and a NATO spy by the code name of TOPAZ from a
defecting Russian.
He enlists the aid of a French agent named Devereaux (Frederick Stafford), who
helps him uncover the espionage, but leaves in his wake a trail of shaken
governments, murder, betrayal and suicide. In the words of Hitchcock, 'It lies
between Suspicion and North by Northwest. It has the same elements, the same
widespread action. What makes it all more delicious is that it actually
happened, and despite French disapproval, the only thing we had to change was a
reference to De Gaulle.'
Special Features
- 'Topaz An Appreciation' by Leonard Maltin (29 mins).
- 3 alternate ending.
- Storyboards.
- Production photographs.
- Theatrical trailer.
Technical Details
Region 2
Year 1969
Screen Widescreen 1.85:1 Anamorphic
Languages English - Dolby Digital (5.1)
Subtitles English ; German ; Dutch ; Swedish ; Norwegian ; Danish ; Finnish
Duration 2 hours and 15 minutes (approx)
Genre: Thriller
Certificate: PG Parental Guidance
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