North by Northwest (1959) — Screenplay
A slick adman is mistaken for a government agent and must outrun assassins while clearing his name.
- Written by
- Ernest Lehman
- Genre
- Adventure, Mystery, Thriller
- Studio
- MGM
- Length
- 181 pages
A masterclass in Hitchcockian suspense and escalating stakes, this thriller shows how precise pacing and sharp dialogue can turn a simple mistaken-identity premise into a relentless chase. Study its set-piece construction and witty, urbane tone to see how craft sustains tension and charm.
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