
Overview
London is terrorized by a vicious sex killer known as The Necktie Murderer. Following the brutal slaying of his ex-wife, down-on-his-luck Richard Blaney is suspected by the police of being the killer. He goes on the run, determined to prove his innocence.
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Crew
DirectorAlfred Hitchcock
WriterAnthony Shaffer
Cast

Jon Finch
Richard Ian "Dick" Blaney

Barry Foster
Robert "Bob" Rusk

Barbara Leigh-Hunt
Brenda Margaret Blaney

Anna Massey
Barbara Jane "Babs" Milligan

Alec McCowen
DCI Tim Oxford

Vivien Merchant
Mrs Oxford

Billie Whitelaw
Hetty Porter

Clive Swift
Johnny Porter

Bernard Cribbins
Felix Forsythe

Michael Bates
DS Spearman

Jean Marsh
Monica Barling
John Boxer
Sir George
Madge Ryan
Mrs Davison

George Tovey
Neville Salt

Elsie Randolph
Gladys

Jimmy Gardner
Bertie

Gerald Sim
Usher - Solicitor in Pub
Noel Johnson
Doctor in Pub

Alfred Hitchcock
Spectator at Opening Rally (uncredited)
Lewis Alexander
Man in Crowd (uncredited)
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Keywords
london, englandrapepolicegirlfriendtruckmurderserial killerpsychological thrillerpinex-wifenecktiesackpotatoesproduce seller
Details
Budget
$2M
Revenue
$13M
TMDb Votes
1,010
Added May 14, 2026Updated Jun 4, 2026










