Strangers on a Train
Mystery & Thriller
DirectorAlfred Hitchcock
ProducerAlfred Hitchcock
ScreenwriterWhitfield Cook, Patricia Highsmith, Czenzi Ormonde
DistributorWarner Bros. Pictures
Release DateJun 30, 1951, Original
LanguageEnglish
Runtime1h 41m
In Alfred Hitchcock's adaptation of Patricia Highsmith's thriller, tennis star Guy Haines (Farley Granger) is enraged by his trampy wife's refusal to finalize their divorce so he can wed senator's daughter Anne (Ruth Roman). He strikes up a conversation with a stranger, Bruno Anthony (Robert Walker), and unwittingly sets in motion a deadly chain of events. Psychopathic Bruno kills Guy's wife, then urges Guy to reciprocate by killing Bruno's father. Meanwhile, Guy is murder suspect number one.
Jake Wilson4.5
483
Nov 2, 2018
"Strangers on a Train" is quintessential Alfred Hitchcock, masterfully adapting Patricia Highsmith's novel into a gripping thriller. The story follows tennis star Guy Haines, whose chance encounter with the psychopathic Bruno Anthony sets off a deadly chain of events. Farley Granger and Robert Walker deliver compelling performances, with Walker's Bruno standing out as a memorably seductive villain. The plot is ingeniously crafted, rife with Hitchcock's signature suspense and psychological complexity. This film is a perfect blend of tension and intrigue, solidifying its place as a standout in Hitchcock's illustrious career.
THR Staff5
349
Jun 30, 2017
Strangers on a Train is a masterful showcase of Alfred Hitchcock's genius in suspense storytelling. This film follows tennis star Guy Haines, played by Farley Granger, whose life spirals into chaos after a chance meeting with the psychopathic Bruno Anthony, portrayed by Robert Walker. Bruno's offer to "exchange murders" and the subsequent killing of Guy's wife entangle Guy in a deadly game of cat and mouse. Hitchcock skillfully builds tension as Guy becomes the prime suspect, compelling viewers to the edge of their seats. It's a gripping adaptation of Patricia Highsmith's thriller, marked by stellar performances and Hitchcock's unparalleled direction.