Vertigo_
"Alfred Hitchcock engulfs you in a whirlpool of terror and tension!"
A retired San Francisco detective suffering from acrophobia investigates the strange activities of an old friend's wife, all the while becoming dangerously obsessed with her.
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
Box office
Vertigo earned $7.8M worldwide on a $2.5M budget — a 215% return on investment.
Year context
Vertigo was released 68 years ago in 1958.
CAST (20)
James Stewart
Det. John 'Scottie' Ferguson
Kim Novak
Madeleine Elster / Judy Barton
Barbara Bel Geddes
Marjorie 'Midge' Wood
Tom Helmore
Gavin Elster
Henry Jones
Coroner
Raymond Bailey
Scottie's Doctor
Ellen Corby
Manager of McKittrick Hotel
Konstantin Shayne
Pop Leibel
Lee Patrick
Car Owner Mistaken for Madeleine
Bess Flowers
Diner at Ernie's (uncredited)
Alfred Hitchcock
Man Walking Past Elster's Office (uncredited)
DA
David Ahdar
Priest (uncredited)
Sara Taft
Nun (uncredited)
EP
Ezelle Poule
Older mistaken identity (uncredited)
JB
John Benson
Salesman (uncredited)
Paul Bryar
Capt. Hansen (uncredited)
Steve Conte
Burglar (uncredited)
Fred Graham
Policeman on Rooftop (uncredited)
Forbes Murray
Diner at Ernie's (uncredited)
RF
Raoul Freeman
Diner at Ernie's (uncredited)
CREW
BOX OFFICE
$2.5M
Budget
$7.8M
Revenue
+215%
ROI
BLOCKBUSTER
Verdict
STUDIOS (1)
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
128 min (2h 8m)
Language
English
Country
Rating
8.1/10 (6,209 votes)
Popularity
6
Budget
$2,479,000
Box Office
$7,808,900
Profit
+$5,329,900
IMDB
Trailer
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Vertigo about?
A retired San Francisco detective suffering from acrophobia investigates the strange activities of an old friend's wife, all the while becoming dangerously obsessed with her.
How long is Vertigo?
Vertigo has a runtime of 128 minutes (2h 8m).
Who directed Vertigo?
Vertigo was directed by Alfred Hitchcock.
Who stars in Vertigo?
The cast of Vertigo includes James Stewart, Kim Novak, Barbara Bel Geddes, Tom Helmore, Henry Jones.
How much did Vertigo make at the box office?
Vertigo earned $7,808,900 worldwide at the box office. The production budget was $2,479,000.
What is the rating of Vertigo?
Vertigo has a rating of 8.1 out of 10 based on 6,209 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (3)
Mystery
Romance
Thriller
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