Sir Alfred Joseph Hitchcock was an English filmmaker. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest and most influential figures in the history of cinema. In a career spanning six decades, he directed
Hitchcock, c. 1960s
Petrol station at the site of 517 High Road, Leytonstone, where Hitchcock was born; commemorative mural at nos. 527–533 (right)
Hitchcock (right) during the making of Number 13 in London
Hitchcock sculpture at the site of Gainsborough Pictures, Poole Street, Hoxton, north London
Psycho is a 1960 American horror film produced and directed by Alfred Hitchcock. The screenplay, written by Joseph Stefano, is based on the 1959 novel by Robert Bloch. The film stars Anthony Perkins,
Theatrical release poster by Macario Gómez Quibus
The Psycho set on the Universal Studios Lot, featuring a Ford Custom 300 similar to that driven by Janet Leigh in the film, is now part of the studio tour at the Universal Studios Hollywood theme park.
A recreation of a scene from the film as part of the Universal Studio Tour
Perkins, Hitchcock, and Leigh conversing on the set of Psycho