Frenzy (1972) Thriller Drama
Frenzy (1972) Movie Release Dates / Movie Details

- Overall Score: ☆ 8.57/10
IMDB: ☆ 7.4/10
Metascore: ☆ 9.2/10
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Frenzy Plot Synopsis:
London is terrorized by a vicious s** 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.
Synopsis / Plot Summary: London is terrorised by a vicious s** killer known as the neck tie 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.
Tagline: Just an ordinary necktie used with a deadly new twist. [Australia Theatrical]
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Frenzy Movie Information:
Type: MovieYear: 1972 (more 1972 movies)
Awards: 3
Nominations: 8
Language: English
Country: United Kingdom
Release Dates: Movie Release Dates / Frenzy Release Dates In Theaters: Jun 21, 1972
Writers: Arthur La Bern, Anthony Shaffer
Producers: William Hill, Alfred Hitchcock
Editors: John Jympson
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Frenzy Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | Character(s) | |
|---|---|---|
| Jon Finch | ... | Richard Blaney |
| Barry Foster | ... | Robert Rusk |
| Barbara Leigh-Hunt | ... | Brenda Blaney |
| Anna Massey | ... | Babs Milligan |
| Alec McCowen | ... | Chief Inspector Tim Oxford |
| Vivien Merchant | ... | Mrs. Oxford |
| Billie Whitelaw | ... | Hetty Porter |
| Clive Swift | ... | Johnny Porter |
| Bernard Cribbins | ... | Felix Forsythe |
| Michael Bates | ... | Sergeant Spearman |
| Jean Marsh | ... | Monica Barling |
| Madge Ryan | ... | Mrs. Davison |
| Elsie Randolph | ... | Gladys |
| Gerald Sim | ... | Solicitor in Pub |
| John Boxer | ... | Sir George |
| George Tovey | ... | Neville Salt |
| Jimmy Gardner | ... | Hotel Porter |
| Noel Johnson | ... | Doctor in Pub |
| Lewis Alexander | ... | Man in Crowd (uncredited) |
| Brian Badcoe | ... | Man In Crowd (uncredited) |
Fun Facts: 15 Real AGES of Cast
- Jon Finch, as Richard Blaney, passed away at age 70 in Hast.
Sign: Pisces, Height: 5' 10" (1.78 m) - Barry Foster – Robert Rusk
- Barbara Leigh-Hunt – Brenda Blaney
- Anna Massey, as Babs Milligan, passed away at age 73 in London, England, UK.
Sign: Leo, Height: 5' 6" (1.68 m)
Also known as: Anna Massey CBE | Anna Massey OBE - Alec McCowen, as Chief Inspector Tim Oxford, passed away at age 91 in London, England, UK.
Sign: Gemini, Height: 5' 10" (1.78 m)
Also known as: Alec Mc Cowen | Alec McCowan | Alexander D. McCowen | Alex McCowen | Alec McOwen | Alec Mccowen - Vivien Merchant – Mrs. Oxford
- Billie Whitelaw, as Hetty Porter, passed away at age 82 in Denville Hall, Northwood, Hill.
Sign: Gemini, Height: 5' 2" (1.57 m) - Clive Swift, as Johnny Porter, passed away at age 82 in London, England, UK.
Sign: Aquarius, Height: 5' 7" (1.7 m) - Bernard Cribbins (b. December 29, 1928) – Felix Forsythe
Sign: Capricorn, Height: 5' 8" (1.73 m)
Also known as: Mr. Bernard Cribbins | Bernard Cribbins OBE - Michael Bates, as Sergeant Spearman, passed away at age 57 in Chelsea, London, England, UK.
Sign: Sagittarius, Height: 5' 10" (1.78 m) - Jean Marsh (b. July 1, 1934) – Monica Barling
Sign: Cancer, Height: 5' 6½" (1.69 m)
Also known as: Jeanne Marsh | Jean Marsh OBE - Madge Ryan, as Mrs. Davison, passed away at age 75 in London, England, UK.
Sign: Capricorn - Elsie Randolph – Gladys
- Gerald Sim, as Solicitor in Pub, passed away at age 89 in Denville Hall, Northwood, Hill.
Sign: Gemini - John Boxer – Sir George
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