Advertising agent Roger Thornhill (Cary Grant) is mistaken for a spy and becomes the victim of a manhunt. His quest to uncover the truth about the misunderstanding takes him across the country, from the skyscrapers of New York to the mountains of South Dakota. Thornhill faces not only the police and secret enemies, but also a series of memorable trials.
"North by Northwest" is one of A. Hitchcock's most famous films, becoming a classic and inspiring many later thrillers and spy stories. Created during the Cold War, it not only reflects the anxiety of the era, but also delights with the stylish role of Cary Grant and memorable visual solutions. The film received critical acclaim, was nominated for three Oscars and is still included in the lists of the best films of all time.
Romuva's cinematheque is a series of films in which we bring old and modern cinema classics back to the screen, we invite you to see those films that are undoubtedly worthy of the audience's attention, but in recent years are no longer usually shown in the repertoire.