Torn Curtain

Torn Curtain
Theatrical release poster by Howard Terpning
Directed by	Alfred Hitchcock
Written by	Willis Hall Keith Waterhouse
Screenplay by	Brian Moore
Produced by	Alfred Hitchcock
Starring	Paul Newman Julie Andrews
Cinematography	John F. Warren
Edited by	Bud Hoffman
Music by	John Addison
Color process	Technicolor
Production company	Universal Pictures
Distributed by	Universal Pictures
Release date	July 14, 1966 (1966-07-14) (US)
Running time	128 minutes
Country	United States
Languages	English German
Budget	$3 million[1]
Box office	$13 million[1]

Torn Curtain is a 1966 American spy political thriller film directed by Alfred Hitchcock, and starring Paul Newman and Julie Andrews. Written by Brian Moore, the film is set in the Cold War and concerns an American scientist who appears to defect behind the Iron Curtain to East Germany. While Hitchcock's long-time collaborator Bernard Herrmann composed a score for the film, it was ultimately rejected, marking the end of their working relationship which had spanned eight films. The film's final score was composed by John Addison.

Torn Curtain was released in the United States on July 14, 1966. Upon its release, the film was not well received by critics, who derided the plot and the pacing. The film was a financial success, grossing $13 million worldwide over its $3 million budget, but was ultimately considered a box office disappointment, given the popularity of its two lead actors.