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| Actors: Joan Chandler, Constance Collier, John Dall, Douglas Dick, Edith Evanson
Studio: Universal Studios
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Rating:  130 reviews
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Format: Closed-captioned, Color, Hifi Sound, Ntsc
Language: English (Original Language)
Rating: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Media: VHS Tape
Running Time: 80 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.4
Dimensions (in): 7.3 x 4.2 x 1.1
ISBN: 6300183580
UPC: 096898011037
EAN: 9786300183582
ASIN: 6300183580
Theatrical Release Date: August 28, 1948
Release Date: March 1, 1992
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 A Must Have! March 28, 2005
GyroPyro (Guttenberg, New Jersey United States)
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
This is one of Hitchcock's more creative films. Aside from the famous long takes, the camera moves are even more subjective than usual, making "Rope" creepy and, of coarse, suspenseful. The dialog is probably the best piece of writing in any of Hitchcock's films. "The Lady Vanishes" still the best writing overall, "Rope" is not far behind. A gimmick film? Who cares. The premise is twisted and diabolically disturbing, just what you'd expect from the master. The over-the-top acting is shamelessly entertaining, you suspect Hitchcock was having a lot of fun making this technically complicated film. If you love cinema, you'll love "Rope." The DVD has a really good documentary detailing the insane production of "Rope" and the controversy surrounding the homosexual theme of the film. Truly a must have.
An interesting and sophisticated movie! October 10, 2005
Taran Wanderer (Chicago, IL)
5 out of 6 found this review helpful
Alfred Hitchcock's timeless (Yet forgotten) masterpiece, "Rope" is probably one of my all-time favorite films, it's good, dark comedy and drama, the acting is excellent and the story is cold and chilling and one that you won't easily forget.
The story is set in a rather large and spacious apartment in New York, where two young college students, Brandon Shaw (John Dall) and Phillip Morgan (Farley Granger), have just committed the "perfect murder," innocently inviting a friend named David Kentley for a glass of whine and killing him at the spot, strangulated by a piece of white rope then stuffing his body into an old chest. Instantly, Phillip regrets the whole thing, but Brandon isn't yet happy, he wants more excitement and wants to take his scheme to the limit, to achieve this, he throws a party supposedly to bid farewell to Phillip and show David's father a few old first edition books.
The guests arrive, David's girlfriend, Janet Walker, his friend and rival, Kenneth Lawrence, his father, Henry Kentley, his aunt, Mrs. Anita Atwater and old school professor Rupert Cadell (Played by the legendary James Stewart), who begins to grow increasingly suspicious of David's mysterious disappearance as the party goes on.
The film features outstanding actors, Cedric Hardwicke as Mr. Kentley, Constance Collier as Mrs. Atwater, Douglas Dick as Kenneth, Joan Chandler as Janet, Dick Hogan as David and Edith Evanson who plays one of the greatest characters, the housemaid Mrs. Wilson. One thing that makes Rope so unique is the fact that it happens in "real time" meaning that there are no scene changes and although it is quite obvious what techniques have been used for this, it is still amusing. The story isn't one of Hitchcock's most thrilling, but some scenes are pure suspense and the movie is sure to keep you on the edge of your seat.
I'd recommend this movie to Hitchcock fans and filmlovers who want a good crime/mystery film. You won't be disappointed; 5/5.
Hitchcock Experimenting August 19, 2006
John Austin (Kangaroo Ground, Australia)
5 out of 6 found this review helpful
Following the success of the film "Gaslight", based on a play written by Englishman Patrick Hamilton, Alfred Hitchcock, who had no hand in the making of that film, scheduled a film adaptation of a 1929 play by the same author, "Rope". In each of the plays, suspense is the chief element. In "Rope" we watch a dinner party held in a New York apartment. Two university students, prompted by self-justifying bravado, murder a third. They hide his body in a large chest upon which they then set the food for the guests, all family and friends of the murdered student, to partake.
How to create an 80 minute film set entirely in one New York apartment was challenging. Hitchcock decided to film it in color (his first color film), to present the action in an apparently seamless series of 10 minute "takes", and to start the film with the murder (it had not been included in the play).
Seeing his film in this excellent DVD restoration, it is some of these filming decisions that I have found most interesting. The dialogue may be unnatural, and the cast members uneasy, but the man in charge of filming certainly knew how to build suspense. Especially effective is the ending, when the illuminated advertising signs and the noises from the streets below begin to infiltrate through the windows.
Included in the extras are comments from scriptwriters, a cast member, and Hitchcock's daughter.
Beautifully restored. It's all here. High-quality. January 3, 2003
James McDonald (Lancaster, California)
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
Alfred Hitchcock's ROPE has finally been restored for DVD in beautiful color. It's all here. The picture is high-quality and the sound is superb. I will not say a word about the film's plot because I do not want to spoil it for anyone. The film is a very rare and there is no other film like it. On your DVD in the "Bonus Materials" section is a new documentary "Rope Unleashed". How wonderful that they interviewed Farley Granger! The thing about ROPE is, is that I can watch this film over and over again and still my eye catches something new. This DVD is a must-buy for any collector and movie buff of murder and mystery involving men. Just wash your tv screen and your glasses and sit with your favorite bowl of popcorn and enjoy.
An unheard of Hitchcock classic July 4, 2005
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4 out of 4 found this review helpful
When you think Hitchcock, normally you'd think about Psycho, Rear Window, Vertigo and North by Northwest. But, Alfred Hitchcock, the master of suspense also has many more masterpieces. This movie made in a neat and dim color in 1948, is the story of 2 men that kill a friend (named David) of theirs by strangling him and then place him in a chest. They kill him for the trills, excitement, and for superiority. But, that's not where these two psychopaths end, and afterwards throw a party. They invite friends including David's family.
The party is supposed to be a going away party for one of the murderers and for David's father. And they eat and place food on top of the chest with David's dead body in it. Sounds crazy.
Jimmy Stewart plays Rupert, a professor at the party who suspects something. And when David doesn't show up to the party, everyone gets suspicious and one of the murderers gets nervous and starts acting strangely. But, Rupert is the most suspicious.
The movie is so fascinating and original because it takes place the whole time in an apartement room. You never leave it.
The acting is wonderful with everyone convincing for their parts.
The movie also has suspense because of these psychopaths. But, of course, everyone probably now wouldn't be frightened but probably bored. But, in my opinion, Hitchcock movies should give you thrills because what happens in them could happen in reality. But, what happens in movies like The Ring couldn't happen. This is a Hitchcock must see.
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