Hitchcock introduced a 'fascinating new personality' for the film - his successor to Grace Kelly - a cool, blonde professional model named 'Tippi' Hedren, in her film debut in a leading role.) Hannibal (2001)d.Ridley Scott, 131 minutesFilm Plot SummaryThe film opened, in the pre-credits sequence, with psychiatric Nurse Barney (Frankie Faison) answering questions regarding the past "friendly" relationship at an asylum between FBI agent Clarice Starling (Julianne Moore) and villainous serial killer and brilliant psychiatrist Dr.The story was reportedly based on the real-life Italian adventures of British Princess Margaret.Award-winning director Wyler was known for other great films includingDodsworth (1936),Jezebel (1938),Wuthering Heights (1939),The Letter (1940), two 1940s Best Picture winners:Mrs.Riff pleads for one last favor from his idealistic best friend who has left his past behind and dreams of moving on to something "just around the corner":Tony: Every single night for the last month, I wake up.