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Psycho Plot Synopsis:
Phoenix office worker Marion Crane is fed up with the way life has treated her. She has to meet her lover Sam in lunch breaks, and they cannot get married because Sam has to give most of his money away in alimony. One Friday, Marion is trusted to bank forty thousand dollars by her employer. Seeing the opportunity to take the money and start a new life, Marion leaves town and heads towards Sam's California store. Tired after the long drive and caught in a storm, she gets off the main highway and pulls into the Bates Motel. The motel is managed by a quiet young man called Norman who seems to be dominated by his mother.
Alfred Hitchcock cult fave Psycho (1960) had an estimated movie budget of $806.9K and grossed $32 million at the box office, that is a huge success. A secretary on the run after stealing $40K from her former employer and checks into The Bates Motel. Norman Bates became a household name in this classic horror film. Anthony Perkins, Janet Leigh, and Vera Miles star in Psycho.
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Psycho Movie Information:
Type: MovieYear: 1960 (more 1960 movies)
Box Office: $32,181,230
Awards: 8
Nominations: 14
What is Psycho Streaming On?
Psycho is Streaming on Netflix, PeacockLanguage: English
Country: United States
Release Dates: Movie Release Dates / Psycho Release Dates In Theaters: Sep 08, 1960, Netflix: Apr 01, 2025
Writers: Joseph Stefano, Robert Bloch
Producers: Alfred Hitchcock
Editors: George Tomasini
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Psycho Plot Synopsis:
Phoenix office worker Marion Crane is fed up with the way life has treated her. She has to meet her lover Sam in lunch breaks, and they cannot get married because Sam has to give most of his money away in alimony. One Friday, Marion is trusted to bank forty thousand dollars by her employer. Seeing the opportunity to take the money and start a new life, Marion leaves town and heads towards Sam's California store. Tired after the long drive and caught in a storm, she gets off the main highway and pulls into the Bates Motel. The motel is managed by a quiet young man called Norman who seems to be dominated by his mother.
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Psycho (1960) Cast (Click to Expand)
Psycho Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | Character(s) | |
|---|---|---|
| Anthony Perkins | ... | Norman Bates |
| Vera Miles | ... | Lila Crane |
| John Gavin | ... | Sam Loomis |
| Janet Leigh | ... | Marion Crane |
| Martin Balsam | ... | Det. Milton Arbogast |
| John McIntire | ... | Sheriff Al Chambers |
| Simon Oakland | ... | Dr. Fred Richman |
| Frank Albertson | ... | Tom Cassidy |
| Patricia Hitchcock | ... | Caroline (as Pat Hitchcock) |
| Vaughn Taylor | ... | George Lowery |
| Lurene Tuttle | ... | Mrs. Chambers |
| John Anderson | ... | California Charlie |
| Mort Mills | ... | Highway Patrol Officer |
| Fletcher Allen | ... | Policeman on Steps (uncredited) |
| Walter Bacon | ... | Church Member (uncredited) |
| Prudence Beers | ... | Extra (uncredited) |
| Kit Carson | ... | Extra (uncredited) |
| Francis De Sales | ... | Deputy District Attorney Alan Deats (uncredited) |
| George Dockstader | ... | Extra (uncredited) |
| George Eldredge | ... | Police Chief James Mitchell (uncredited) |
Fun Facts: 15 Real AGES of Cast
- Anthony Perkins, as Norman Bates, passed away at age 60 in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA.
Sign: Aries, Height: 6' 2" (1.88 m)
Also known as: A.P. | Tony Perkins - Vera Miles (b. August 23, 1929) – Lila Crane
Sign: Virgo, Height: 5' 3½" (1.61 m) - John Gavin, as Sam Loomis, passed away at age 86 in Beverly Hills, California, USA.
Sign: Aries, Height: 6' 4" (1.93 m)
Also known as: John Gilmore | Jack Golenor - Janet Leigh, as Marion Crane, passed away at age 77 in Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, California, USA.
Sign: Cancer, Height: 5' 5½" (1.66 m) - Martin Balsam, as Det. Milton Arbogast, passed away at age 76 in Rome, Lazio, Italy.
Sign: Scorpio, Height: 5' 7" (1.7 m) - John McIntire – Sheriff Al Chambers
- Simon Oakland, as Dr. Fred Richman, passed away at age 68 in Cathedral City, California, USA.
Sign: Virgo, Height: 6' (1.83 m)
Also known as: Cy Oakland | Si Oakland | Sy Oakland - Frank Albertson, as Tom Cassidy, passed away at age 55 in Santa Monica, California, USA.
Sign: Aquarius, Height: 5' 9" (1.75 m) - Patricia Hitchcock (b. July 7, 1928) – Caroline (as Pat Hitchcock)
Sign: Cancer
Also known as: Pat Hitchcock | Pat Hitchcock O'Connell | Patricia Hitchcock O'Connell - Vaughn Taylor, as George Lowery, passed away at age 72 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
Sign: Pisces - Lurene Tuttle, as Mrs. Chambers, passed away at age 78 in Enc.
Sign: Virgo
Also known as: Lorene Tuttle - John Anderson, as California Charlie, passed away at age 69 in Sherman Oaks, Los Angeles, California, USA.
Sign: Libra, Height: 6' 2" (1.88 m)
Also known as: John R. Anderson - Mort Mills – Highway Patrol Officer
- Fletcher Allen (b. May 5, 1922) – Policeman on Steps (uncredited)
Sign: Taurus - Walter Bacon, as Church Member (uncredited), passed away at age 82 in Hollywood, California, USA.
Sign: Taurus
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