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Strangers on a Train (1951)

“It starts with a shriek of a train whistle... and ends with shrieking excitement!”

7.7/10 · 1,943 votes 1h 41m pg ThrillerDramaCrime

#2 of 7 films from 1951 #138 of 2475 in thriller

Directed by Alfred Hitchcock · Written by Patricia Highsmith, Raymond Chandler, Czenzi Ormonde

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Overview

A charming psychopath tries to coerce a tennis star into his theory that two strangers can commit the perfect crime by exchanging murders—each killing the other’s most-hated person.

Cast

Farley Grangeras Guy Haines
Ruth Romanas Anne Morton
Robert Walkeras Bruno Antony
Leo G. Carrollas Senator Morton
Patricia Hitchcockas Barbara Morton
Kasey Rogersas Miriam Haines
Marion Lorneas Mrs. Antony
Jonathan Haleas Mr. Antony
Howard St. Johnas Captain Turley
John Brownas Prof. Collins
Norma Vardenas Mrs. Cunningham
Robert Gistas Leslie Hennessey
Brooks Benedictas Tennis Umpire (uncredited)
John Doucetteas Detective Hammond (uncredited)

Facts

Release dateJune 27, 1951
Runtime101 min (1h 41m) — about the same as the 1951 average of 100 min
GenresThriller, Drama, Crime
LanguageEN
Budget$1,200,000
Box office$7,000,000 (5.8× budget)
IMDbtt0044079

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Questions

How long is Strangers on a Train?
Strangers on a Train runs 101 minutes (1h 41m).
Is Strangers on a Train worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7.7/10 across 1,943 votes, which places it #2 of 7 films released in 1951 in this index (top 86%) and #138 among 2475 thriller titles.
Who directed Strangers on a Train?
Strangers on a Train was directed by Alfred Hitchcock. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Psycho (1960), Rear Window (1954), Vertigo (1958).
Who stars in Strangers on a Train?
Farley Granger as Guy Haines; Ruth Roman as Anne Morton; Robert Walker as Bruno Antony; Leo G. Carroll as Senator Morton; Patricia Hitchcock as Barbara Morton; Kasey Rogers as Miriam Haines.
What is Strangers on a Train rated?
It carries a pg certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Strangers on a Train?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/120053.

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