North by Northwest is a 1959 film directed by Alfred Hitchcock. The film's plot is an adventurous thriller that follows the story of an advertising executive mistakenly embroiled in international espionage. 

Plot

The film's protagonist is Roger Thornhill (played by Cary Grant), a successful advertising executive in New York. His life takes a sudden turn when he is mistaken for a secret agent named George Kaplan by a group of international spies led by Phillip Vandamm (played by James Mason).

Roger is kidnapped and taken to a remote location but manages to escape, beginning a thrilling cross-country chase to prove his innocence and uncover the identity of George Kaplan. During his escape, he encounters a mysterious woman named Eve Kendall (played by Eva Marie Saint), who seems to have secrets of her own.

The plot unfolds in a series of high-stakes situations, including car chases along the streets of New York and a spectacular scene on the face of Mount Rushmore. Roger must navigate a world of espionage and deception as he seeks to uncover the truth behind his inexplicable involvement.

"North by Northwest" is known for its thrilling action, brilliant humor, and spectacular set pieces. The film is a classic of Hitchcock's cinema and one of his most celebrated works.

Director: Alfred Hitchcock

Writer: Ernest Lehman

Producer: Alfred Hitchcock

Music: Bernard Herrmann

Main Cast:

• Cary Grant as Roger Thornhill
• Eva Marie Saint as Eve Kendall
• James Mason as Phillip Vandamm
• Jessie Royce Landis as Clara Thornhill
• Leo G. Carroll as The Professor

Major Awards: The film did not win major Oscars but was highly acclaimed by critics.

Box Office Gross: The film was a box office success.

Critical Reception: The film is known for some of the most iconic scenes in cinematic history, including Thornhill's escape from the plane in the middle of a field and his climb up Mount Rushmore. North by Northwest was highly acclaimed by critics, although it did not win major Oscars. It is an example of Hitchcock's mastery in creating tension and suspense and is considered one of his finest works.