Downhill

A sombre silent descent through humiliation and loss, with dreamlike delirium and a quietly hopeful return; patient, sad and visually expressive.

Directed by

Alfred Hitchcock

Genres

Drama

Starring

Ivor Novello, Ben Webster, Norman McKinnel

Tagline

A College Hero round whom is woven a picture of Love and Treachery.

Overview

When school captain Roddy Berwick takes the blame for his friend’s scandal, he is expelled and disowned by his family. Cast out of his privileged world, Roddy drifts through a series of humiliations—from waiter to penniless actor to gigolo—descending ever further into ruin and self-disgust.

How it feels

Melancholic, bleak, earnest and tense. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Betrayal, loyalty, identity, class

Content

Mild violence and sexual content. No gore or swearing.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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