A sophisticated noir romance where love is poisoned by duty and redemption lies in the hands of a spy. Hitchcock blends the icy tension of espionage with the heat of a betrayal, symbolized by a stolen key clutched in a trembling hand.

Notorious

"Deep their love! Great the risk!"

21 August 1946 United States of America 103 min ⭐ 7.7 (1,702)

Director: Alfred Hitchcock

Cast: Cary Grant, Ingrid Bergman, Claude Rains, Leopoldine Konstantin, Louis Calhern

Thriller Mystery Romance

Love vs. Duty Trust and Betrayal The Redemption of the "Fallen Woman" The Domineering Mother

Budget: $2,000,000

Box Office: $24,500,000

Notorious - Movie Quotes

Memorable Quotes

Dry your eyes, baby, it's out of character.

— T.R. Devlin

Context:

Spoken by Devlin when Alicia shows emotion, reinforcing his cynicism early in their relationship.

Meaning:

This line encapsulates Devlin's cruelty and his refusal to accept Alicia's genuine emotions, viewing her only through the lens of her "notorious" past.

I'm married to an American agent.

— Alexander Sebastian

Context:

Sebastian says this to his mother after discovering the missing key and the broken bottle in the wine cellar.

Meaning:

The moment of realization and total defeat. It signifies not just political failure, but personal heartbreak and the sealing of his death warrant.

I was a fat-headed guy, full of pain.

— T.R. Devlin

Context:

Spoken in the final scene as he rescues Alicia from her sickbed, finally dropping his guard.

Meaning:

Devlin's ultimate confession and apology. He finally admits that his cold behavior was a defense mechanism against his own hurt feelings.

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