Psycho

The movie that sent ripples throughout the film industry because it was the first one to show a toilet. No really. Well, to be fair, it pushed the social norms of acceptable violence and sexuality in film, but still. Anyway, Psycho tells the story of a young woman who goes on the run after stealing money from her company, and how her disappearance leads to the discovery of a disturbing secret. The movie was a massive success, with long lines at movie screenings and earning millions at the box office. It’s considered a horror classic for a reason.

Production

Directed by Alfred Hitchcock

Produced by Alfred Hitchcock

Screenplay by Joseph Stefano

Based on Psycho by Robert Bloch

Starring Anthony Perkins, Vera Miles, John Gavin, Martin Balsam, John McIntire, Janet Leigh

Music by Bernard Herrmann

Cinematography by John L. Russell

Edited by George Tomasini

Production company: Shamley Productions

Distribution & Stats

Distributed by Paramount Pictures

Release date: June 16, 1960 (DeMille Theatre,) September 8, 1960 (United States)

Running time: 109 minutes

Country: United States

Language: English

Budget: $806,947

Box office: $50 million