North by Northwest October 4, 2011

An unsuspecting ad executive, Roger O. Thornhill (Cary Grant), becomes wrapped up in a case of mistaken identity and is chased across the country by both the U.S. government and foreign spies.

Featuring a near-deadly plane chase in the middle of a cornfield and an iconic cliffhanger on Mount Rushmore, this classic has influenced filmmakers and audiences for decades. (1959, 139 min. Rated PG.)

Official Website: http://www.skirball.org/programs/film/north-by-northwest