The movie Hitchcock, released in 2012, focuses on the relationship of the famous director Alfred Hitchcock and his wife Alma Reville during the filming of the iconic thriller, Psycho. Key roles were portrayed by Anthony Hopkins as Alfred Hitchcock, Helen Mirren as Alma Reville, and Scarlett Johansson as Janet Leigh. This article will be discussing the various shooting locations of this movie as well as some interesting facts about its production.
Where it Filmed?
The filming of the 2012 movie Hitchcock took place in multiple locations within California, USA. A significant portion of the filming was done at Paramount Studios, located at 5555 Melrose Avenue, Hollywood, Los Angeles. Additional scenes were shot at 141 N Grand Ave, Pasadena, California. Other locations included the Paramount Gate and Red Studios, situated at 846 N. Cahuenga Blvd., Hollywood, Los Angeles. The filming process took place from April 13, 2012 to June 4, 2012.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Anthony Hopkins | Alfred Hitchcock |
| Helen Mirren | Alma Reville |
| Scarlett Johansson | Janet Leigh |
| Danny Huston | Whitfield Cook |
| Toni Collette | Peggy |
| Michael Stuhlbarg | Lew Wasserman |
| Michael Wincott | Ed Gein |
| Jessica Biel | Vera Miles |
| James D’Arcy | Anthony Perkins |
| Richard Portnow | Barney Balaban |
| Kurtwood Smith | Geoffrey Shurlock |
| Ralph Macchio | Joseph Stefano |
| Kai Lennox | Hilton Green |
| Tara Summers | Rita Riggs |
| Wallace Langham | Saul Bass |
| Paul Schackman | Bernard Herrmann |
| Currie Graham | PR Flack |
| Spencer Garrett | George Tomasini |
| Terry Rhoads | Jack Russell |
| Tom Virtue | NY Theater Manager |
| Karina Deyko | Pretty Secretary |
| Steven Lee Allen | Crew Member |
| Richard Chassler | Martin Balsam |
| Frank Collison | Henry Gein |
| Melinda Chilton | Margo (Perkins’ Double) |
| Mary Anne McGarry | Hedda Hopper Type |
| Jon Abrahams | Reporter #1 |
| Gil McKinney | Reporter #2 |
| Emma Julia Jacobs | Blonde Fan |
| Spencer Leigh | Nunzio |
| Sean MacPherson | Waiter |
| Gerald Casale | David Kirkpatrick |
| Tara Arroyave | Woman Waiting in Line |
| Judith Hoag | Lillian (Studio Head’s Wife) |
| Josh Yeo | John Gavin |
| Danielle Burgio | Dead Woman in Tub |
| John Lacy | First Guard |
| Howard Gibson | Party Guest |
| Josette Prevost | Party Guest |
| Jaehne Moebius | Party Guest |
| Ana Matallana | Female Prop Assistant |
| Lindsey Ginter | Male Prop Master |
| Paul Henderson | Beach Walker |
| Kay Henderson | Beach Walker |
| Lisa Marie Boiko | Film Crew |
| Richard Burns | Film Crew |
| Meredith Claire | Film Crew |
| Alexia DuBasso | Film Crew |
| Jonn Faircrest | Film Crew |
| Gina Fricchione | Film Crew |
| James R. Gavio | Film Crew |
| James Henderson | Film Crew |
| Bruce Holman | Film Crew |
| Dion W.H. Holt | Film Crew |
| Jeremiah Hundley | Film Crew |
| Michael Kurtz | Film Crew |
| Joseph Martino | Film Crew |
| Jeremy S. Miles | Film Crew |
| Jon Renfield | Film Crew |
| Linda Sans | Film Crew |
| James Tappan | Film Crew |
| Jon Thibault | Film Crew |
| Sebastian Vale | Film Crew |
| Jason Wingo | Film Crew |
| Cynthia Youngblood | Film Crew |
| Brett Chapin | Hitchcock Fan |
| Karissa Barney | Fan (uncredited) |
| Bill Blair | Premier Theatre Guest (uncredited) |
| Jehanne Chinnery | Premiere Theater Guest (uncredited) |
| Lee Christian | New York News Photographer (uncredited) |
| Claudette Colbert | Lee Addams (uncredited) (archiveFootage) |
| Sabrina Diaz | Chorus Girl (uncredited) |
| Demarcus Eckford | Theatre Usher-Herman (uncredited) |
| Emely Edwards | Smitten Theater Guest (uncredited) |
| Brennan Feonix | Orderly (uncredited) |
| Cathy Fielding | Chasen’s Patron (uncredited) |
| Leni Ford | Lady Chicago (uncredited) |
| Ben Greenfield | Studio Assistant (uncredited) |
| Mandy Henderson | Premier Movie Patron (uncredited) |
| David Hill | Leonard J South – Camera Operator (uncredited) |
| Kimberly Jo Howard | Premier Theater Guest (uncredited) |
| Samantha Kelly | Chasen’s Photographer (uncredited) |
| Hrvoje Klecz | Photographer (uncredited) |
| Damian Forest Light | Photographer (uncredited) |
| Ian Mackay | Chasen’s Waiter (uncredited) |
| Craig Meier | William Russell – Sound Recorder (uncredited) |
| Tom Michaels | Grip Maintenance Worker (uncredited) |
| Walter Pidgeon | Chris Matthews in The Secret Heart (uncredited) (archiveFootage) |
| Geoff Pilkington | Janet Leigh Fan (uncredited) |
| Deborah Rombaut | (uncredited) |
| John Rothman | Accountant (uncredited) |
| Matt Samuel | (uncredited) |
| Mia Serafino | Secretary (uncredited) |
| Gary Sievers | Inmate Mental Patient (uncredited) |
| Chris Sprister | Press Photographer (uncredited) |
| Joel Thingvall | Press Photographer (uncredited) |
| London Vale | Myra Davis (uncredited) |
| Matt Weinglass | Inmate Mental Patient (uncredited) |
| Cletus Young | Chet (uncredited) |
| Rafael Zubizarreta | (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- The movie was nominated for one Oscar and won five other awards with an additional 28 nominations.
- Many actors played the roles of real people involved in the making of Psycho. For example, Anthony Hopkins played Alfred Hitchcock and Helen Mirren played his wife, Alma Reville. Scarlett Johansson portrayed Janet Leigh, the actress who famously played the role of the shower murder victim.
- The actors received extensive coaching to embody the characters they played, resulting in a vivid and authentic representation of the original personalities.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Paramount Studios – 5555 Melrose Avenue, Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA
- Latitude: 34.0843803
- Longitude: -118.3207067
- Place ID: ChIJ_donNlS5woARcJfEy5cZ3Eo
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 5555 Melrose Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90038, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Location Name: 141 N Grand Ave, Pasadena, California, USA
- Latitude: 34.1481203
- Longitude: -118.1638214
- Place ID: ChIJMZuVQJ_DwoAR6-ilzsHl1AE
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 141 N Grand Ave, Pasadena, CA 91103, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Location Name: Paramount Gate, Paramount Studios – 5555 Melrose Avenue, Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA
- Latitude: 34.0843803
- Longitude: -118.3207067
- Place ID: ChIJ_donNlS5woARcJfEy5cZ3Eo
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 5555 Melrose Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90038, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Location Name: Paramount Studios – 5555 Melrose Avenue, Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA
- Latitude: 34.0843803
- Longitude: -118.3207067
- Place ID: ChIJ_donNlS5woARcJfEy5cZ3Eo
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 5555 Melrose Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90038, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Location Name: Red Studios, 846 N. Cahuenga Blvd., Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA
- Latitude: 34.0861345
- Longitude: -118.3282368
- Place ID: ChIJ_fIYXsu4woARDYPu60ctnDY
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 846 N Cahuenga Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90038, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
