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Strangers On A Train (band)
''Strangers on a Train'' may refer to: * ''Strangers on a Train'' (novel), Patricia Highsmith's novel * ''Strangers on a Train'' (film), Alfred Hitchcock's adaptation of the novel * ''Strangers on a Train'' (play), Craig Warner's play based on the novel * ''Strangers on a Train'' (album), by The Left Banke * "Strangers on a Train" (song), a 1980 song by The Sports {{disambig ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Strangers On A Train (novel)
''Strangers on a Train'' (1950) is a psychological thriller novel by Patricia Highsmith about two men whose lives become entangled after one of them proposes they "trade" murders. It was adapted as a film in 1951 by director Alfred Hitchcock and again in 1969 by Robert Sparr. It has since been adapted in whole or in part for film and television several times. The novel was adapted for radio in 2004 by Craig Warner, and adapted for the stage in 2013 (also by Warner). Plot summary Architect Guy Haines wants to divorce his unfaithful wife, Miriam, in order to marry the woman he loves, Anne Faulkner. While on a train to see his wife, he meets Charles Anthony Bruno, a psychopathic playboy who proposes an idea to "exchange murders": Bruno will kill Miriam if Guy kills Bruno's father; neither of them will have a motive, and the police will have no reason to suspect either of them. Guy does not take Bruno seriously, but Bruno kills Guy's wife while Guy is away in Mexico. Bruno infor ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Strangers On A Train (film)
''Strangers on a Train'' is a 1951 American psychological thriller film noir produced and directed by Alfred Hitchcock, and based on the 1950 novel '' Strangers on a Train'' by Patricia Highsmith. It was shot in the autumn of 1950 and released by Warner Bros. on June 30, 1951, starring Farley Granger, Ruth Roman, and Robert Walker. The story concerns two strangers who meet on a train, one of whom is a psychopath who suggests that they "exchange" murders so that neither will be caught. The film initially received mixed reviews but has since been regarded much more favorably. In 2021, the film was selected for preservation in the United States National Film Registry by the Library of Congress as being "culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant". Plot Amateur tennis star Guy Haines wants to divorce his promiscuous wife Miriam so he can marry Anne Morton, the daughter of a US Senator. On a train, wealthy smooth-talking psychopath Bruno Antony recognizes Haines and r ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Strangers On A Train (play)
''Strangers on a Train'' is a play written by Craig Warner and is based on the 1950 novel of the same name by Patricia Highsmith. The show made its West End and world premiere at the Gielgud Theatre on 19 November 2013, following previews from 2 November. Production history ''Strangers on a Train'' is a thriller written by Craig Warner, based on the 1950 novel '' Strangers on a Train'' written by Patricia Highsmith. Officially confirmed on 20 September 2013, the play began previews on 2 November 2013, before making its world premiere at the Gielgud Theatre on 19 November, booking until 22 February 2014. The production is directed by Robert Allan Ackerman, produced by Barbara Broccoli, with design by Tim Goodchild, lighting by Tim Lutkin, sound by Avgoustas Psillas, projection design by Peter Wilms and costumes by Dona Granata. Casting for the production included Laurence Fox as Guy, Jack Huston as Bruno, Christian McKay as Gerard, Miranda Raison as Anne, Imogen Stubbs as Els ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Strangers On A Train (album)
''Strangers on a Train'' (also known as ''Voices Calling'') is the third and final studio album by American baroque pop band the Left Banke and was released in March 1986. Recording ''Strangers on a Train'' was recorded in 1978 by a reformed line-up of the Left Banke, featuring three of the original members: Steve Martin, Tom Finn, and George Cameron. Original member Michael Brown had initially been involved in the recording, but left after working on five of the songs. Although Brown played piano and mellotron during the sessions he is not credited on the album, either as a writer or musician. Recording engineer/ producer Les Fradkin was also involved with the same recording sessions that featured Brown. He recalls contributing bass, mellotron, slide guitar and vocals, but like Brown, he is not credited on the album. Although they were pleased with the songs on ''Strangers on a Train'', Finn and Cameron were both ultimately dissatisfied with the finished record. Finn ha ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |