Hitchcock

[ hich-kok ]

noun

1. Sir Alfred (Joseph), 1899–1980, U.S. film and television director and producer, born in England.
2. Thomas, Jr. Tommy, 1900–44, U.S. polo player.

Hitchcock

/ ˈhɪtʃˌkɒk /

noun

1. HitchcockSir Alfred (Joseph)18991980MEnglishFILMS AND TV: director Sir Alfred ( Joseph ). 1899–1980, English film director, noted for his mastery in creating suspense. His films include The Thirty-Nine Steps (1935), Rebecca (1940), Psycho (1960), and The Birds (1963)

Example Sentences

“I would never compare myself with Hitchcock, but it’s almost like ‘Rear Window.’

From Los Angeles Times

This insightful and illuminating documentary essay began production in 2022 and considers six aspects of Hitchcock's work — escape, desire, loneliness, time, fulfillment and heights.

From Salon

"Always make the audience suffer as much as possible" was the mantra of the great film-maker Alfred Hitchcock.

From BBC

In its second year under Hitchcock’s leadership, the festival seems to be settling into a role of cherry-picking highlights from the year and bringing them to audiences in L.A.

From Los Angeles Times

Bouzereau starts his defense early, asking, “Is it fair to label De Palma a copycat? Isn’t he, rather, the legitimate heir to the Hitchcock kingdom?”

From Los Angeles Times