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1969 · 127 min · NR

Topaz

Directed by Alfred Hitchcock · Drama, Thriller

Topaz (1969) is a Drama film, directed by Alfred Hitchcock set in Copenhagen, New York City, Cuba, and Paris during the 1960s.

A espionage, with a tense tone. Themes of betrayal play out through episodic chapters.

Composer
Maurice Jarre
Cinematography
Jack Hildyard
Cast
Frederick StaffordDany RobinJohn VernonKarin DorMichel PiccoliPhilippe NoiretClaude JadeMichel Subor

The world of this film

Setting

Where
CopenhagenNew York CityCubaParis
Setting
Urban
When
1960s

Premise & themes

Premise
Espionage
Themes
Betrayal
Structure
Episodic Chapters
Tone
Tense

Shape

Protagonist
Ensemble
Pacing
Measured
Based on
Historical Fiction

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