Strangers on a Train
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Synopsis
A psychopath tries to forcibly persuade a tennis star to agree to his theory that two strangers can get away with murder by submitting to his plan to kill the other's most-hated person.
Cast
- Farley Granger
- Ruth Roman
- Robert Walker
- Leo G. Carroll
- Patricia Hitchcock
- Kasey Rogers
- Marion Lorne
- Jonathan Hale
- Howard St. John
- John Brown
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- Aug 24, 2017
me: hi how are y— any hitchcock character: let me tell you how i would plan the perfect MURDER. i love murder, i'm so random :)
sarahNov 9, 2020That shot of Bruno staring at Guy amongst the tennis crowd whilst everyone else’s head swings back and forth like a mii in wii sports is FREAKIN GLORIOUS. Hitchcock Ranked List
Sam ThompsonJul 20, 2020fellas... is it gay to murder the wife of a man you just met on a train?
sydney - Oct 17, 2018
Barbara is the equivalent of whatever a murder podcast nerd was at that time.
TimcopJul 16, 2020That carnival scene might be one of the best scenes Hitchcock ever directed.
Matt The SnapperApr 5, 2016We've always been on the outside, pushed there, shoved out, damned for who we are. It's easy to remember the blacklisted communists, but they came after the queers, too. Even before the Code, even before the blacklist, we always had to hide it, to make it subtle, to hint at…
Sally Jane Black - Jan 13, 2020
those strangers sure were on a train
lucyJun 3, 2022Gays on a Train
diegoJul 31, 2024This guy could’ve gotten there to stop the bad guy sooner but he just couldn’t let himself lose the tennis match!
Patrick Willems
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- Travis Bickle likedStrangers on a Train
They’re gay. There I said it
CvptvinHowdy likedStrangers on a TrainThis is Hitchcock's specialty right here when a murder is involved haha. It's a familiar concept, but this is where most thrillers borrow from. The performances keep you on your toes, and those shots of Bruno in the distance are actually menacing. Carousel is the best scene!
James New likedStrangers on a TrainFantastic Hitchcock thriller which showcases his broad talents since it’s so different to some of his other films. Fantastic performances and an even better script. Marvellous direction and some of the nicest camerawork I’ve seen from a 50s film. Unconventional and brilliant
- Stefan likedStrangers on a Train
The casually creepy tone they accomplished was impressive. I’m starting to understand that Hitchcock’s suspense lies less in a cliffhanger-y sense, and more in a “I have all the pieces, but how will they fit together?” sense. Enjoyable, but not very rewatchable
Ingrid Gonzalez is "meh" onStrangers on a TrainThis could’ve been a short film bc honestly the premise is wobbly…and the police work shoddy as hell. “He says he didn’t do it…you heard him.” White male crustiness in the 50s. Helluva drug. Also: Bruno Anthony. Lolz.
Platypus Lord likedStrangers on a Train2024 Rewatch: Remains a solid, though not standout, Hitchcock entry with good photogrpahy and tension. Does a great job making Bruno a constant looming presence.
- hannah lovedStrangers on a Train
truly excellent, i was genuinely creeped out by bruno! i did think that barbara was the senator’s wife for the majority of the timm though 9/10
Mickerdoo lovedStrangers on a TrainHitchcock goes big on this well played thriller. From the tennis match, to the storm grate, to the merry-go-round. Well paced.
Edward Kronkvist likedStrangers on a TrainGood Hitchcock film with a sort of unique and engaging story with some very compelling performances.
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- JNJo Nathan
Great to see in the theatre!
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Metacritic
Strangers on a Train, though undoubtedly effective as a classic Hitchcock thriller, is also nothing more complicated than one elongated gay cruise joke-cum-horror story.
Eric Henderson
Slant Magazine
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Strangers on a Train (1951) family-friendly?
The movie has been rated as PG (Parental Guidance Suggested). It's generally considered a family-friendly movie.
How long is Strangers on a Train (1951)?
The movie is 1hr 41min long.
What's Strangers on a Train (1951) about?
A psychopath tries to forcibly persuade a tennis star to agree to his theory that two strangers can get away with murder by submitting to his plan to kill the other's most-hated person.
Who's the cast of Strangers on a Train (1951)?
- Farley Granger as Guy Haines
- Ruth Roman as Anne Morton
- Robert Walker as Bruno Antony
- Leo G. Carroll as Sen. Morton
- Patricia Hitchcock as Barbara Morton
- Kasey Rogers as Miriam Joyce Haines
- Marion Lorne as Mrs. Antony
- Jonathan Hale as Mr. Antony
- Howard St. John as Police Capt. Turley
- John Brown as Prof. Collins
Who's the director behind Strangers on a Train (1951)?
Alfred Hitchcock directed Strangers on a Train (1951).
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