
Screenwriter John Michael Hayes on 'Rear Window'
2001-03-06 · 14 min · ★ 7.4
Screenwriter John Michael Hayes reminisces about his partnership with Alfred Hitchcock during the making of the classic 1954 film Rear Window.
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- Laurent Bouzereau
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- Universal Studios Home Video
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- United States of America
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John Michael HayesSelfTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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