Review of Strangers on a Train (1951) by Thomas M — 19 Jan 2009

Great, great, GREAT. Well worth watching, extremely suspenseful, and the final chase is quite fulfilling.

This review of Strangers on a Train (1951) was written by Thomas M on 19 Jan 2009.

Strangers on a Train has generally received very positive reviews.

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