Marnie
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Marnie (1964) is an Alfred Hitchcock film about a woman with kleptomania and a severe fear of sex, thunderstorms, and the color red. Her employer, played by Sean Connery, is drawn to her and marries her in an attempt to help her overcome her psychological issues, only to discover the depth of her trauma. The film was divisive, with some critics viewing it as a profound exploration of Hitchcock's obsessions, while others saw it as a less compelling, fetishistic display. Grace Kelly was originally considered for the lead role before Tippi Hedren was cast.1
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Sean Connery…in Alfred Hitchcock’s psychological thriller Marnie (1964). After completing the next two James Bond films, Thunderball (1965) and You Only Live Twice (1967), Connery renounced the role of Bond. Four years later, however, he was persuaded to return to the role for Diamonds Are Forever (1971), which he declared was…
Read More…in Alfred Hitchcock’s psychological thriller Marnie (1964). After completing the next two James Bond films, Thunderball (1965) and You Only Live Twice (1967), Connery renounced the role of Bond. Four years later, however, he was persuaded to return to the role for Diamonds Are Forever (1971), which he declared was…
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Tippi HedrenAlfred Hitchcock, The Birds, and the 1960s…starred opposite Sean Connery in Marnie (1964), her second and last Hitchcock thriller. Her relationship with Hitchcock was not healthy or safe: the director plagued her with unwanted attention and sexual advances on multiple occasions. Hitchcock kept her under contract and paid her, but he prohibited her from working for…
Read More…starred opposite Sean Connery in Marnie (1964), her second and last Hitchcock thriller. Her relationship with Hitchcock was not healthy or safe: the director plagued her with unwanted attention and sexual advances on multiple occasions. Hitchcock kept her under contract and paid her, but he prohibited her from working for…
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