Fear, Betrayal and Forbidden Love

Rating: 7/10 (10 November 2012)

The immortal James Stewart once again joins forces with the Master of Suspense to craft this tale of forbidden love and betrayal. Stewart plays the role of acrophobic detective John "Scottie" Ferguson who is hired by an old friend to follow his wife, Madeline (icy blonde Kim Novak)who has been behaving strangely. Scottie soon develops a dangerous obsession with the beautiful Madeline which takes a tragic turn and shatters Scottie's struggling sanity. Hitchcock delivers a crafty story centered around obsession, betrayal and secrecy. Stewart's performance as the troubled hero is one of a dark, brooding man who is clearly unbalanced from the opening scene after his partner falls to his death. Kim Novak as the alluring blonde is chilling and haunting with her calm, icy demeanor and lovely looks.