Frenzy (1972)

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116 min - Crime | Thriller - 21 June 1972 (USA)

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A serial killer is murdering London women with a necktie. The police have a suspect... but he's the wrong man.

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Nominated for 4 Golden Globes. Another 2 wins & 2 nominations See more awards »

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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
	Jon Finch	...	Richard Ian Blaney
	Alec McCowen	...	Chief Inspector Oxford
	Barry Foster	...	Robert Rusk
	Billie Whitelaw	...	Hetty Porter
	Anna Massey	...	Babs Milligan
	Barbara Leigh-Hunt	...	Brenda Margaret Blaney
	Bernard Cribbins	...	Felix Forsythe
	Vivien Merchant	...	Mrs. Oxford
	Michael Bates	...	Sergeant Spearman
	Jean Marsh	...	Monica Barling
	Clive Swift	...	Johnny Porter
	Madge Ryan	...	Mrs. Davison
	Elsie Randolph	...	Gladys
	Gerald Sim	...	Mr. Usher - Solicitor in Pub
	John Boxer	...	Sir George

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London is terrorised by a vicious sex killer known as the neck tie murderer. Following the brutal slaying of his ex-wife, down-on-his-luck Richard Blaney is suspected by the police of being the killer. He goes on the run, determined to prove his innocence. Written by Col Needham <col@imdb.com>

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From the Master of Shock... A Shocking Masterpiece! See more »

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Crime | Thriller

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English

Release Date:

21 June 1972 (USA) See more »

Also Known As:

Frenesí See more »

Filming Locations:

Coburg Hotel, 129 Bayswater Road, London, England. UK See more »

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Budget:

$2,000,000 (estimated)

Gross:

$16,000,000 (Worldwide) (January 1989)

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Universal Pictures, Universal Pictures See more »

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116 min

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Mono (Westrex Recording System)

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Color (Technicolor)

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1.85 : 1

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The documentary included in the DVD release shows 'Blaney' was originally named 'Blamey' (i.e. 'blame me'). See more »

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Continuity: The head on the pints of beer disappears between shots as Maisie brings them to the bar for the doctor and his companion. See more »

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