Strangers on a Train
"It starts with a shriek of a train whistle... and ends with shrieking excitement!"
Originally released in 1951. Strangers on a Train is a crime/thriller film. directed by Alfred Hitchcock.
Starring Farley Granger, Ruth Roman, and Robert Walker
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
June 27, 1951
74 years ago
Runtime
1h 41m
101 minutes total
User Rating
7.7/10
Great (1,819 votes)
Budget
$1.2M
Production budget
Box Office
$7M
5.8x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
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 Haines
Marion Lorne
as Mrs. Antony
Jonathan Hale
as Mr. Antony
Howard St. John
as Police Capt. Turley
John Brown
as Prof. Collins
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $1,200,000
- Revenue
- $7,000,000
Production Companies
- Warner Bros. Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Strangers on a Train about?
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.
Who directed Strangers on a Train?
Strangers on a Train was directed by Alfred Hitchcock.
How long is Strangers on a Train?
Strangers on a Train has a runtime of 1 hours and 41 minutes (101 minutes total).
When was Strangers on a Train released?
Strangers on a Train was released on June 27, 1951 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Strangers on a Train?
The main cast of Strangers on a Train includes Farley Granger, Ruth Roman, Robert Walker, Leo G. Carroll, Patricia Hitchcock.
Is Strangers on a Train worth watching?
Strangers on a Train has a user rating of 7.7/10 based on 1,819 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.