The Collector
Seen it?1965 | 119 min | Thriller
Saturday SpecialWhy it’s a Saturday Special
It earned strong reviews (82% on Rotten Tomatoes) and it's still drawing plenty of interest. A strong pick for the weekend.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who likes to be kept guessing. If you loved Fargo or Close Range, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Tense.
- The pace
- Fast-moving, at 1 hr 59 min.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1965: an older pace and style.
A man kidnaps a woman and holds her hostage just for the pleasure of having her there.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
82% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesSolid
7.4 out of 10
- AwardsSolid
Nominated for 3 Oscars.
- Reach & staying powerSolid
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 104K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by William Wyler
- Terence StampFreddie Clegg
- Samantha EggarMiranda Grey
- Mona WashbourneAunt Annie
- Maurice DallimoreThe Neighbor
- Edina RonayNurse / Next Victim (uncredited)
- Kenneth MoreMiranda’s Older Friend (uncredited)
- Allyson AmesFirst Victim (uncredited)
- David HavilandClerk (uncredited)
- Gordon BarclayClerk (uncredited)