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4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)

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  • Actors: Farley Granger, Ruth Roman, Robert Walker, Leo G. Carroll, Laura Elliot
  • Directors: Alfred Hitchcock
  • Format: Box set, Black & White, PAL, Special Edition
  • Language English
  • Region: Region 2 (This DVD may not be viewable outside Europe. Read more about DVD formats.)
  • Number of discs: 2
  • Classification: PG
  • Studio: Warner Home Video
  • DVD Release Date: 1 Nov 2004
  • Run Time: 96 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B0002YCYN0
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 37,065 in DVD (See Bestsellers in DVD)

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STRANGERS ON A TRAIN, based on the Patricia Highsmith novel, quickly became one of Alfred Hitchcock's most successful thrillers and remains one of his most popular films. En route from Washington, D.C., champion tennis player Guy Haines (Farley Granger) meets pushy playboy Bruno Anthony (Robert Walker). What begins as a chance encounter turns into a series of morbid confrontations, as Bruno manipulates his way into Guy's life. Bruno is eager to kill his father and knows Guy wants to marry a senator's daughter (Ruth Roman) but cannot get a divorce from his wife, Miriam (Laura Elliot). So Bruno suggests the men swap murders, which would leave no traceable clues or possible motives. Though Guy refuses, it will not be so easy to rid himself of the psychopathic Bruno. The film is tightly paced and disturbing from beginning to end, an effect heightened by Hitchcock's inventive camera work, including a terrifying sequence shot through a pair of eyeglasses that have been knocked to the ground.

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7 of 11 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Hitchcock classic but.... , 15 Dec 2006
By S J Buck (Kent, UK) - See all my reviews
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There is no doubt this is an absolutely classic Hitchcock movie. Based on a novel by Patricia Highsmith, it concerns a famous Tennis player, Guy Haines, who meets Bruno Anthony on a train. Bruno it turns out is somewhat unhinged! To shake Bruno off as he leaves the train, Guy indirectly agrees to swap murders "well sure Bruno we talk the same language". Well of course from there on Guy is in serious trouble....

This film has some Hitchcock's finest set pieces, including murder reflected in the victims fallen glasses, as well as a great carousel sequence. Farley Granger and Robert Walker are excellent in the leading roles. The script would be a great example to some modern filmmakers, who could learn a thing or two from watching this.

My only reason for not giving this version 5 stars (and if I could it would have been 4.5) is that there is another double sided edition available with two versions of the film. The longer version has an extra 2 minutes on it which is not on this release. Whilst this doesn't detract from the brilliance of this film, the other DVD is a much better buy.

Whichever you decide to buy you won't be disappointed by this film.
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4 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Dark little tale handled with flair, 13 Aug 2007
By Lou Knee (England) - See all my reviews
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It is in the better half of Hitchcock thrillers but not quite at the top. I'm being picky here I know, but it just feels a tad too American for my taste, and the leads are not well known (to me). Apart from that this movie is directed with verve and has one of his trademark endings with a great action sequence filmed in stunning montage. Looks like the great director was experimenting with some new camera tricks and generally testing out his craft. It mostly works, even if the plot is a little far fetched. Could be a treat if you don't know this film.
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2 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Exciting and clever thriller., 21 Sep 2008
By FAMOUS NAME (UNITED KINGDOM) - See all my reviews
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'Strangers On A Train' is one the greatest Hitchcock Movies.

Staring Robert Walker (who for some reason makes talking of murder sound 'sexy') plays 'Bruno Anthony' - a rather 'unbalanced' man to say the least, and who has an equally 'dotty' mother played by the marvellous Marion Lorne (remember the 'dotty' aunt in 'Bewitched'?)

He meets a famous Tennis Player, 'Guy Haines' on a train and speaks of 'switching' murders - the disposing of two different people each of them could do without, but 'Haines' does not take him seriously - bigger fool him!

This also stars Patricia Hitchcock (daughter of Alfred) who, though has a somewhat smaller role, nevertheless makes a lasting impression.

There are quite a few dramatic scenes in this, and one of the most exciting ever has to be the 'Merry-Go-Round' finale!

This is a movie one can watch over and over again and never tire.

Bonus material includes a silent Newsreel featuring Hitchcock.

NOTE: Surprisingly, this has not been re-mastered.

TRIVIA: Robert Walker who took the lead was to die the same year this movie was made.
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