framed for murder

Mastermind of suspense who repeatedly trapped innocent protagonists in elaborate false accusations, most memorably in 'North by Northwest' and 'The Wrong Man'.

Explores paranoia and wrongful accusation through psychological depth in films like 'Frantic' and 'Chinatown', where protagonists navigate labyrinthine conspiracies.

Pioneer of the wrongly-accused narrative in 'M' and 'Fury', examining how justice systems fail the innocent and society turns into a lynch mob.