James Stewart plays wheelchair-bound photographer L.B. ‘Jeff’ Jefferies, Grace Kelly plays his chic girlfriend Lisa Fremont, and Raymond Burr plays the suspected murderer Lars Thorwald in Alfred Hitchcock’s classic 1954 thriller ‘Rear…
Main cast
- L.B. ‘Jeff’ JefferiesJames StewartMain
- Lisa FremontGrace KellyMain
- Lars ThorwaldRaymond BurrMain
Supporting cast
- StellaThelma RitterSupp
- Detective Thomas J. DoyleWendell CoreySupp
- Miss LonelyheartsJudith EvelynSupp
- Miss TorsoGeorgine DarcySupp
- The ComposerRoss BagdasarianSupp
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About this cast
Alfred Hitchcock’s 1954 masterpiece ‘Rear Window’ stars James Stewart as Jeff, a photographer confined to his apartment, Grace Kelly as his glamorous fiancée Lisa, and Raymond Burr as the mysterious Lars Thorwald. The film is celebrated for its innovative single-set design and suspenseful storytelling.
FAQs
Who plays the lead role of L.B. Jefferies in Rear Window?
James Stewart plays the lead role of L.B. ‘Jeff’ Jefferies.
Who directed Rear Window?
The film was directed by Alfred Hitchcock.
Is Rear Window based on a short story?
Yes, it is based on Cornell Woolrich’s 1942 short story ‘It Had to Be Murder’.
Who played the suspected murderer Lars Thorwald?
Raymond Burr played Lars Thorwald.
What is the IMDb rating of Rear Window?
As of 2025, Rear Window holds an IMDb rating of 8.5/10.
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