---
title: "North by Northwest"
year: 1959
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/north-by-northwest-1959"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 213
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 137
community_rating: 8.0
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "G"
---

# North by Northwest (1959) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/north-by-northwest-1959

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

North by Northwest is a film first released in 1959. Catalogued under Thriller, Adventure. Produced and broadcast by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "An advertising executive is mistaken for a spy and chased across the country."

### Why Watch
- Directed by Alfred Hitchcock
- Cary Grant leads with charisma
- Exciting cross-country chase scenes

### Caveats & Content Note
- Pacing reflects its 1950s era
- Some dialogue feels dated
- Tone & Suitability: The film’s suspenseful tone and occasional violence make it appropriate for mature viewers.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: thrilling, suspenseful, adventure, classic, stylish

## Streaming Availability Matrix

Direct streaming licensing updates dynamically. Consult the live tracking interface at https://www.archytele.com/show/north-by-northwest-1959#watch.

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Alfred Hitchcock
- **Networks / Studios**: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Cary Grant** as *Roger Thornhill*
- **Eva Marie Saint** as *Eve Kendall*
- **James Mason** as *Phillip Vandamm*
- **Jessie Royce Landis** as *Clara Thornhill*
- **Leo G. Carroll** as *Professor*
- **Josephine Hutchinson** as *Mrs. Townsend*
- **Philip Ober** as *Lester Townsend*
- **Martin Landau** as *Leonard*
- **Adam Williams** as *Valerian*
- **Edward Platt** as *Victor Larrabee*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Who directed North by Northwest?
Alfred Hitchcock directed the 1959 film North by Northwest.

### Q: When was North by Northwest released?
It was released in the United States on August 6, 1959.

### Q: What genre does the film belong to?
It is classified as a thriller and adventure film.

### Q: Who are the lead actors?
Cary Grant and Eva Marie Saint star in the film, with supporting roles by James Mason and others.

### Q: What is the basic premise of the story?
Advertising man Roger Thornhill is mistaken for a spy, leading to a deadly cross‑country chase.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [North by Northwest — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/213)
- [Na sever severozápadní linkou – Wikipedie](https://cs.wikipedia.org/wiki/Na_sever_severoz%C3%A1padn%C3%AD_linkou)
- [Na sever severozápadní linkou / North by Northwest (1959)](https://www.sms.cz/film/na-sever-severozapadni-linkou)

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