Synopsis
A frank exploration of voyeurism and violence, Michael Powell’s extraordinary film is the story of a psychopathic cameraman—his childhood traumas, sexual crises, and murderous revenge as an adult. Reviled by critics upon its initial release for its deeply unsettling subject matter, the film has since been hailed as a masterpiece.
Cast
| Mark Lewis | Carl Boehm |
| Vivian | Moira Shearer |
| Helen Stephens | Anna Massey |
| Mrs. Stephens | Maxine Audley |
| Dora | Brenda Bruce |
| Elderly gentleman | Miles Malleson |
| Arthur Badden | Esmond Knight |
| Dr. Rosen | Martin Miller |
| Mr. Peters | Bartlett Mullins |
| Inspector Gregg | Jack Watson |
| Milly | Pamela Green |
| Sergeant Miller | Nigel Davenport |
| Prof. A.N. Lewis | Michael Powell |
Credits
| Director | Michael Powell |
| Produced and directed by | Michael Powell |
| Cinematography | Otto Heller |
| Screenplay | Leo Marks |
| Editing | Noreen Ackland |
| Art director | Arthur Lawson |
| Music | Brian Easdale |
Disc Features
- New widescreen digital transfer, created from restored film elements and enhanced for widescreen televisions
- Audio essay by renowned film theorist Laura Mulvey
- Stills gallery of rare behind-the-scenes production photos
- A Very British Psycho, directed by Chris Rodley: the Channel 4 U.K. documentary about the life of screenwriter Leo Marks, as well as the making and critical reception of Peeping Tom
- Original theatrical trailer
- English subtitles for the deaf and hearing impaired
- Optimal image quality: RSDL dual-layer edition
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Peeping Tom
by Nov 15, 1999Peeping Tom was made in 1959 by British director Michael Powell. It is not only an extraordinary movie but it has an extraordinary history. On its release, it received such devastating reviews that it has slowly, over the last 30 or so years, been recognized as one of the British . . .
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Criterion DVD of "Peeping Tom" is NOT UNCUT!!
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