Strangers on a Train (film)

Strangers on a Train is an American psychological crime thriller film with film noir elements, produced and directed by Alfred Hitchcock, and based on the 1950 novel of the same name by Patricia Highsmith. It was shot in the autumn of 1950 and released by Warner Bros. on June 30, 1951. The film stars Farley Granger, Ruth Roman, and Robert Walker, and features Leo G. Carroll, Patricia Hitchcock, and Laura Elliott. The film is numberon AFIs 100 Years... 100 Thrills.

Amateur tennis star Guy Haines Farley Granger wants to divorce his vulgar and promiscuous wife Miriam Laura Elliott, so he can marry the elegant Anne Morton Ruth Roman, the daughter of a senator, and hopefully have a career in politics. On a train, Haines accidentally meets Bruno Anthony Robert Walker, who recognizes Guy. Bruno tells Guy about his idea for the perfect murders Bruno will kill Miriam, and in exchange Guy will kill Brunos father. They have no identifiable motive for the crimes, and therefore they will not be suspects. Guy hurriedly leaves, but Bruno feels they have agreed. Bruno pockets Guys monogrammed cigarette lighter.Guy meets with Miriam, who is pregnant by someone else and no longer wants a divorce. He calls Anne and tells her he wants to strangle Miriam. At Brunos home, his doting mother and unpleasant father live in luxury. Bruno and Guy talk on the phone Guy explains that his wife refused the divorce and hangs up. Bruno follows Miriam and her two beaux to an amusement park, stalks her through various rides, and strangles her to death on the Magic Isle. ........

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