The Girl

British director Julian Jarrold returned with another period drama based on the relationship between legendary director Alfred Hitchcock and the actress Tippi Hedren whom he picked from obscurity to star in two of his films. Hitchcock, who had an obsession with his beautiful blondes leading ladies, found in Hedren, the perfect victim with whom he could dare what he wouldn't with the more famous ones. Jarrold shows the dark side of a genius during the making of "The Birds" and "Marnie" as his obsession grows and Hedren found herself trapped by the master who made her a star but also ruined her career. Sienna Miller and Toby Jones star with solid performance along with Imelda Staunton and Penelope Wilton in the supporting roles. The film is more successful and darker than recent theatrical version. 1001 Films' coverage of current releases.