Spellbound (1945)

Spellbound is a 1945 American psychological thriller film directed by Alfred Hitchcock. Dr. Constance Petersen (Ingrid Bergman) works at Green Manors mental institution as a psychiatrist. The head of Green Manors has just been replaced, and the famous Dr. Anthony Edwardes has taken his position (Gregory Peck). Dr. Petersen and Dr. Edwards have a romantic relationship, but Dr. Edwards begins to exhibit strange aversions and personality quirks.

The film received positive critical reviews and was a big box office hit, grossing $6.4 million in the United States and breaking ticket sales records in London. The film was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Original Score. The Academy also gave its nominations for Best Picture, Director, Supporting Actor, Cinematography, and Visual Effects.

Detailed Information:

Directed by: Alfred Hitchcock

Starring: Ingrid Bergman, Gregory Peck, Michael Chekhov

Release date: October 31, 1945 (New York City)
Running time: 111 minutes