HITCHCOCK Study Questions & Topics for Discussion

HITCHCOCK Topics for Discussion

How might Hitchcock's career have changed if he had remained in England?

Do you think Francois Truffaut was a good choice as interviewer? Explain.

What is your favorite Hitchcock film? Why?

Do you think Hitchcock's running gag of appearing in films is a help or a hindrance to the movies' popularity? Discuss.

Hitchcock is known for his perfectionism to the point of being an obsession. Do you think this behavior is evident throughout the conversations with Truffaut? How?

Why do you think Patricia Hitchcock never became a major movie star?

Hitchcock expressed displeasure over the outcome of several films due to poor casting. Do you think this is a legitimate excuse?

If Hitchcock were alive today, do you think he would have given in to the use of gore in his films?