“North By Northwest” Turns Half a Century Old - Reel News - Blog Entertainment

Believe it or not, but this year Alfred Hitchcock’s thriller classic “North by Northwest” turns the big 5-0. To commemorate the anniversary, Warner Brothers is releasing a 50th Anniversary Edition on Blu-ray which comes packaged in their nifty new book-bound format. “North by Northwest” consistently ranks as one of Hitch’s master works, both for his visionary cinematic trickery and for its populace appeal.

Cary Grant shines as a “Mad Men” era ad man that’s mistaken for a spy. On the lamb running for his life, he still manages to cozy up to Eva Marie Saint and charm her like the pro he is. The film looks fantastic on Blu-ray and features an array of new and old material including:

- Commentary by screenwriter Ernest Lehman
- New 2009 documentary: The Master's Touch: Hitchcock's Signature Style
- Feature-length career profile: Cary Grant: A Class Apart
- North by Northwest: One for the Ages: explore the movie's innovations and influences
- Vintage 2000 documentary: Destination Hitchcock: The Making of North by Northwest
- Music-only audio track
- Stills gallery
- Theatrical trailers and TV spot

Watch an exclusive clip from “North by Northwest” on Blu-ray:



Take a look at how “North By Northwest” ranks in the AFI’s List of Best Films Ever.

Also, what Grant film is ranked the sexiest according to EW?





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