Hitchcock tonight on La7 Cinema: the biopic Psycho starring Anthony Hopkins

Behind one of the most disturbing films in the history of cinema lies a story of risk, obsession, and complicity. Hitchcock , the 2012 biopic directed by Sacha Gervasi , airs tonight, Friday, August 7, 2026, on La7 Cinema at 21:20 PM.

Anthony Hopkins plays the legendary British director, while Helen Mirren plays Alma Reville , his wife, collaborator, and pivotal figure in his artistic life. The result is a journey behind the scenes of Psycho that also explores the complex relationship between two personalities united by cinema.

Hitchcock's plot

By the early 1960s, Alfred Hitchcock was already a master of suspense, renowned for his ability to transform fear and tension into unforgettable images. Despite his success, the director feared he had become predictable and sought a project that would surprise him. His attention was captured by Psycho , a dark and disturbing story that producers and financiers deemed too risky for the general public.

Determined to bring the novel to the screen, Hitchcock faces financial obstacles, mistrust, and creative pressures. At his side is Alma Reville, his lifelong companion and invaluable collaborator, whose contribution goes far beyond what is publicly acknowledged. Making the film tests their marriage, bringing to light jealousies, fragilities, and ambitions: Hitchcock thus interweaves the birth of a classic with an intimate portrait of an extraordinary couple.

Hitchcock's cast

Anthony Hopkins plays Alfred Hitchcock, Helen Mirren plays Alma Reville. The cast also includes Scarlett Johansson (Janet Leigh), Jessica Biel (Vera Miles), James D'Arcy (Anthony Perkins), Toni Collette (Peggy Robertson), Danny Huston (Whitfield Cook), and Michael Stuhlbarg (Lew Wasserman). Directed by Sacha Gervasi.

Hitchcock is back tonight, Friday, August 7, 2026, on La7 Cinema at 21:20 PM.