Anthony Perkins

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Anthony Perkins (April 4, 1932 – September 12, 1992) was an American actor and singer. He is best known for his role as Norman Bates in Alfred Hitchcock's Psycho and his Oscar-nominated role in Friendly Persuasion (1956). He made his film debut in The Actress (1953) directed by George Cukor before experiencing success on Broadway with Elia Kazan’s production of Tea and Sympathy (1955). He quickly became one of Hollywood’s biggest stars, working alongside actors such as Henry Fonda (The Tin Star), Sophia Loren (Desire Under the Elms), Shirley MacLaine (The Matchmaker), Audrey Hepburn (Green Mansions), and Gregory Peck, Fred Astaire, and Ava Gardner (On the Beach). He left Hollywood in 1960 and had a successful career in Europe, where he co-starred with Ingrid Bergman (Aimez-vous Brahms?), Melina Mercouri (Phaedra), Brigitte Bardot (Une ravissante idiote), and Romy Schneider, Jeanne Moreau, Elsa Martinelli, and Orson Welles (Le procès). He returned to Hollywood in 1968 with Pretty Poison, which became a cult classic. In the decades that followed, his career continued to flourish alongside personalities like Diana Ross (Mahogany), Jeff Goldblum (Remember My Name), Elizabeth Taylor (Winter Kills), John Candy (Double Negative), and Lauren Bacall (Murder on the Orient Express). In 1973, he co-wrote The Last of Sheila with Stephen Sondheim. During his career, he won a Golden Globe, a Cannes Award, and a David di Donatello Award, and was nominated for two Tony Awards and one Academy Award. Perkins died on September 12, 1992, of AIDS complications.

Most Popular Anthony Perkins Trailers

Total trailers found: 80

This Angry Age Trailer (1957)

31 October 1957

Twenty-year-old Joseph and his sixteen-year-old sister Suzanne live in the merciless conditions of an intemperate foreign land with their widowed mother.

The Champagne Murders Trailer (1967)

31 March 1967

A champagne tycoon's partner suspects his partner's gigolo husband of murders he's been framed for.

Winter Kills Trailer (1979)

11 May 1979

The younger brother of an assassinated US President is led down a rabbit hole of conspiracies and dead ends after learning of a man claiming to be the real shooter.

Psycho Trailer (1960)

22 June 1960

When larcenous real estate clerk Marion Crane goes on the lam with a wad of cash and hopes of starting a new life, she ends up at the notorious Bates Motel, where manager Norman Bates cares for his housebound mother.

Phaedra Trailer (1962)

25 May 1962

A modern retelling of the Greek myth of Phaedra. The young and fiery second wife of an extremely wealthy shipping magnate meets her estranged stepson Alexis and sparks immediately fly.

Lovin' Molly Trailer (1974)

14 April 1974

Spanning nearly 40 years from 1925 to 1964, two Texas farm boys; straight-arrow Gid and laid-back Johnny fight over the affections of the beautiful and headstrong Molly Taylor, who consistently refuses to marry either of them.

Fifty Shades of Erotica Trailer (2015)

13 April 2015

Before Fifty Shades of Grey and beyond the limits of desire, Nucleus Films draw back the veil on Fifty Shades of Erotica.

Pretty Poison Trailer (1968)

18 July 1968

A troubled arsonist spins a tale of espionage to a captivating girl, who becomes enthralled and entangled in his dangerous fantasies, leading to unexpected murder and chaos that change their lives forever.

The Cockettes Trailer (2002)

16 January 2002

Documentary about the gender-bending San Francisco performance group who became a pop culture phenomenon in the early 1970s.

The Life and Times of Judge Roy Bean Trailer (1972)

18 December 1972

Outlaw and self-appointed lawmaker Judge Roy Bean rules over an empty stretch of the West that gradually grows, under his iron fist, into a thriving town, while dispensing his his own quirky brand of frontier justice upon strangers passing by.

Daughter of Darkness Trailer (1990)

26 January 1990

An atmospheric, sub-hallucinogenic venture into the world of the unknown. The enigma facing a young woman is the identity of her father.

Twice a Woman Trailer (1979)

23 May 1979

When a divorced museum director takes a young girl as a lover things quickly become more complicated when her ex-husband also engages in a relationship with the girl.

Tab Hunter Confidential Trailer (2015)

15 March 2015

Throughout the 1950s, Tab Hunter reigned as Hollywood’s ultimate male heartthrob. But throughout his years of stardom, Tab had a secret.

The American Nightmare Trailer (2000)

11 September 2000

An examination into the nature of 1960's-70's horror films, the involved artists, and how they reflected contemporary society.

Desire Under the Elms Trailer (1958)

12 March 1958

Ephraim Cabot is an old man of amazing vitality who loves his New England farm with a greedy passion.

The Matchmaker Trailer (1958)

23 July 1958

Thornton Wilder's tale of a matchmaker who desires the man she's supposed to be pairing with another woman.

The Lonely Man Trailer (1957)

21 June 1957

Aging gunslinger Jacob Wade hopes to settle down with his estranged son, but his old enemies have other plans for him.

Crimes of Passion Trailer (1984)

19 October 1984

Fashion designer Joanna Crane leads a double life. By night she is China Blue, a prostitute who's attracted the attention of a sexually frustrated private detective, and a psychopathic priest in possession of a murderous sex toy.

The Ghost Writer Trailer (1990)

15 August 1990

Blocked novelist Anthony Strack is desperate enough to plot suicide. Before he completes the deed, he is visited by unearthly beings, whose presence helps him to write again.

Remember My Name Trailer (1978)

10 February 1978

Just released from prison, a young woman arrives in town to "start a new life," but soon begins stalking a married construction worker for no apparent reason, turning his life inside out and eventually terrorizing him and his wife.

A Demon in My View Trailer (1991)

23 September 1991

A strangler known as the Kenbourne Killer has been murdering streetwalkers for 25 years. The police set out to track him down.

Tall Story Trailer (1960)

06 April 1960

A young insecure college sportsman is in trouble. He wants to marry his very straightforward girlfriend, but has no money.

WUSA Trailer (1970)

19 August 1970

Rheinhardt, a cynical drifter, gets a job as an announcer for right-wing radio station WUSA in New Orleans.

Friendly Persuasion Trailer (1956)

25 November 1956

The story of a family of Quakers in Indiana in 1862. Their religious sect is strongly opposed to violence and war.

Murder on the Orient Express Trailer (1974)

22 November 1974

In 1935, when his train is stopped by deep snow, detective Hercule Poirot is called on to solve a murder that occurred in his car the night before.

The Black Hole Trailer (1979)

18 December 1979

The explorer craft USS Palomino is returning to Earth after a fruitless 18-month search for extra-terrestrial life when the crew comes upon a supposedly lost ship, the USS Cygnus, hovering near a black hole.

The Horror Show Trailer (1979)

06 February 1979

A history of horror movies.

The Fool Killer Trailer (1965)

28 April 1965

After the Civil War, a southern boy, aged 12, runs away from his foster home, wanders the countryside, and meets various odd characters along the way, including Milo, a mysterious drifter who may or may not be the vengeful "Fool Killer" of folklore.

Ten Days' Wonder Trailer (1971)

01 December 1971

Charles Van Horn, son of rich and powerful Théo Van Horn, calls upon his former teacher Paul Régis to help him solve the mystery of his recurring bouts of amnesia.

Les Misérables Trailer (1978)

27 December 1978

In 19th century France, Jean Valjean, a man imprisoned for stealing bread, must flee a relentless policeman named Javert.

First, You Cry Trailer (1978)

08 November 1978

The story of television news correspondent Betty Rollin and her battle with breast cancer, and how her subsequent mastectomy changed her marriage, her philosophy and her entire life.

The Tin Star Trailer (1957)

23 October 1957

An experienced bounty hunter helps a young sheriff learn the meaning of his badge.

Green Mansions Trailer (1959)

19 March 1959

A young Venezuelan idealist flees his native land to escape a revolution. Hoping to find peace, he goes to the mountains and the forests of the Amazon.

Fallout Trailer (2013)

26 July 2013

During the 1940s, Nevil Shute had a steady job as an engineer in the British military but in his spare time, he wrote novels that were being well-received.

24 Hour Psycho Trailer (1993)

01 January 1993

24 Hour Psycho is the title of an art installation created by artist Douglas Gordon in 1993. The work consists entirely of an appropriation of Alfred Hitchcock's 1960 Psycho slowed down to approximately two frames a second, rather than the usual 24.

I'm Dangerous Tonight Trailer (1990)

08 August 1990

An ancient Aztec cloth with a curse accidentally finds its way into the possession of a young woman. She decides to make a dress from the cloth.

Evening Primrose Trailer (1966)

16 November 1966

A man becomes part of a secret society of people who live in a department store and quickly falls in love with their leader’s young maid.

The Actress Trailer (1953)

25 September 1953

The true story of Ruth Gordon's early struggles on the road to stage stardom.

King: A Filmed Record... Montgomery to Memphis Trailer (1970)

24 March 1970

Constructed from a wealth of archival footage, the documentary follows Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. from 1955 to 1968, in his rise from regional activist to world-renowned leader of the Civil Rights movement.

Destroyer Trailer (1988)

01 April 1988

A prison riot breaks out at the moment of a serial murderer's execution by electrocution, and his fate becomes indeterminate when the prison is shut down.

Five Miles to Midnight Trailer (1962)

12 December 1962

American ex-Air Force man and current businessman Bob Macklin is married to the impoverished Italian-born Lisa.

Agent 38-24-36 Trailer (1964)

12 March 1964

A Russian spy is sent out to steal sensitive information from NATO about military mobilization. Without much intelligence of his own, the distrusted agent of Soviet intelligence needs all the help he can get from his "talented" partner Penelope Lightfeather as they scatter around the French countryside for secret rendez-vous' while trying to avoid being caught by counter intelligence agents and distrustful communist operatives.

Joan Rivers and Friends Salute Heidi Abromowitz Trailer (1988)

16 August 1988

Fictional character, Heidi Abromowitz, is the butt of everyone's jokes.

Hedda Hopper's Hollywood Trailer (1960)

10 January 1960

A look at the past, present and future of Hollywood as seen through the eyes of the movie columnist.

Psycho II Trailer (1983)

03 June 1983

Norman Bates is declared sane and released from the facility in which he was being held, despite the complaints of Lila Loomis, sister of his most famous victim.

The Naked Target Trailer (1992)

24 January 1992

A New York executive is handcuffed to a precious briefcase to which only his Spanish contact holds the key and of which many others are in hot pursuit.

Catch-22 Trailer (1970)

24 June 1970

A bombardier in World War II tries desperately to escape the insanity of the war. However, sometimes insanity is the only sane way to cope with a crazy situation.

Psycho Tom Trailer (2017)

06 November 2017

Mahogany Trailer (1975)

08 October 1975

An aspiring designer from the slums of Chicago puts herself through fashion school in the hopes of becoming one of the world's top designers.

King Kong! The Living Legend Trailer (1986)

01 June 1986

Documentary special to promote the release of King Kong Lives, the grand opening of the King Kong attraction at Universal theme park, as well as a look back at the history of King Kong in the movies.

The Trial Trailer (1962)

21 December 1962

Josef K wakes up in the morning and finds the police in his room. They tell him that he is on trial but nobody tells him what he is accused of.

The Sins of Dorian Gray Trailer (1983)

27 May 1983

In this version of Oscar Wilde's tale, Dorian Gray is an actress who, desperate to become a worldwide star, makes a deal that switches her soul to her image on film, then proceeds to sleep and connive her way to the top, knowing that her screen test, and not she, will show the ravishes of time and of her immoral transgressions.

Is Paris Burning? Trailer (1966)

26 October 1966

Near the end of World War II, Gen. Dietrich von Choltitz receives orders to burn down Paris if it becomes clear the Allies are going to invade, or if he cannot maintain control of the city.

Making I'm Dangerous Tonight Trailer (2022)

26 July 2022

Behind the scenes footage of I'm Dangerous Tonight. Footage shot by Stan Giesea and Eric H. Lasher

The Sword and the Balance Trailer (1963)

01 February 1963

Three young men are suspected of kidnapping and murdering a little boy. Most likely, two of them are really involved, but one is not.

With Orson Welles: Stories from a Life in Film Trailer (1990)

05 February 1990

A two-and-a-half hour documentary retrospective on the career of Orson Welles.

Psycho III Trailer (1986)

02 April 1986

When Maureen Coyle, a suicidal nun who resembles Norman's former victim, Marion Crane, arrives at the motel, all bets are off and "Mother" is less than happy.

Someone Behind the Door Trailer (1971)

28 July 1971

A neurosurgeon with a cheating wife takes an amnesiac into his home and conditions him to believe that the cheating wife is his own and to take the "appropriate" action.

Psycho IV: The Beginning Trailer (1990)

10 November 1990

When he hears talk radio host Fran Ambrose discussing the topic of matricide, Norman calls in under a false name to tell his story.

Magician: The Astonishing Life and Work of Orson Welles Trailer (2014)

12 December 2014

The extraordinary life of Orson Welles (1915-85), an enigma of Hollywood, an irreducible independent creator: a musical prodigy, an excellent painter, a master of theater and radio, a modern Shakespeare, a magician who was always searching for a new trick to surprise his audience, a romantic and legendary figure who lived only for cinema.