Psycho (1960) starring Vera Miles, Anthony Perkins, Janet Leigh
Psycho is Alfred Hitchcock’s landmark masterpiece of the macabre. It stars Anthony Perkins as Norman Bates, a quiet young man who runs a roadside motel … with his mother. Marion Crane (Janet Leigh), is on the run after stealing from her boss. She stays there, but the ill-fated traveler’s journey ends in the notorious “shower scene”. First a private detective, then Marion’s sister (Vera Miles) search for her. The horror and the suspense mount to a climax where the mysterious killer is finally revealed.
Cast of characters
- Anthony Perkins as Norman Bates. The nice young man who runs the hotel. Quiet, a bit of a momma’s boy …
- Janet Leigh (Houdini, Three on a Couch) as Marion Crane. The young lady who gives into temptation. She steals money from her workplace …. She has a change of heart, but it’s literally too late.
- Vera Miles (The FBI Story, The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance) as Lila Crane. The protagonist, searching for her sister.
- John Gavin (Midnight Lace) as Sam Loomis. Male protagonist.
- Martin Balsam (Archie Bunker’s Place) as Private Investigator Milton Arbogast. The man searching for the stolen money. He tracks Marion down to the Bates Motel …. But no further.
- John McIntire as Deputy Sheriff Al Chambers
- Simon Oakland (Kolchak: The Night Stalker) as Dr. Richmond. The psychiatrist who, at the conclusion, explains the why.
- Frank Albertson (Man Made Monster) as Tom Cassidy
Editorial review of Psycho courtesy of Amazon.com
