Rope is a 1948 film directed by Alfred Hitchcock. The film's plot is a psychological thriller that follows the story of two university students who commit a murder and organize a dinner during which they hide the body. 

Plot

The film begins with the plan of two university students, Brandon Shaw (played by John Dall) and Phillip Morgan (played by Farley Granger), to commit the "perfect murder" to prove their intellectual superiority. Brandon strangles their friend David Kentley with a rope and hides the body in a chest. They subsequently host a dinner at Brandon's apartment, inviting some friends and relatives of the victim.

During the dinner, David's corpse is hidden in a chest that serves as a table for plates and glasses. The students discuss the murder and David's absence, trying to maintain their composure. However, Rupert Cadell (played by James Stewart), a former professor, begins to suspect something strange, especially when Brandon subtly admits to committing a murder "for art's sake."

Rupert starts to investigate further and piece together the puzzle. Tension escalates as the film unfolds in real-time, and Rupert gets closer to uncovering the truth.

The plot develops with suspense and psychology as the characters grapple with the moral dilemma of murder and their actions. "Rope" is known for having been shot in a single continuous take, creating a sense of continuity and immersion in the story.

Director: Alfred Hitchcock

Writer: Hume Cronyn (based on a play by Patrick Hamilton)

Producer: Alfred Hitchcock

Music: David Buttolph

Main Cast:

• James Stewart as Rupert Cadell
• John Dall as Brandon Shaw
• Farley Granger as Philip Morgan
• Cedric Hardwicke as Mr. Kentley
• Constance Collier as Mrs. Atwater
• Douglas Dick as Kenneth Lawrence
• Edith Evanson as Mrs. Wilson

Major Awards: The film received positive reviews from critics.

Box Office Gross: The film achieved moderate success at the box office.

Critical Reception: Rope is a 1948 psychological thriller directed by Alfred Hitchcock. The film is known for having been shot in a single continuous take, creating the illusion of a single scene without cuts. The plot follows two university students, Brandon Shaw and Philip Morgan, played by John Dall and Farley Granger, who murder a fellow classmate and hide the body in a chest during a party. They then invite friends and their former professor, Rupert Cadell, played by James Stewart, to a dinner during which they test their ability to conceal the crime. Tension mounts as Cadell begins to suspect the truth. The film was praised for its innovative direction and the performances of the lead actors. While not one of Hitchcock's most famous works, Rope was appreciated by critics for its cinematic experimentation.