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Notorious
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
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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