Review of Strangers on a Train (1951) by Daniel L — 08 Sep 2008
Three things stand out about "Strangers on a Train". First, the script, written by Raymond Chandler and based on a Patricia Highsmith novel, is great. Second, the B&W cinematography by Robert Burks is beautiful and earned Burks a well-deserved Oscar.
(The film provides some of the only shots you'll ever see of the old McKim, Mead, and White-designed New York Penn Station). And third and most importantly, Robert Walker is spectacular as the affable lunatic Bruno Anthony.
Sadly, Walker would die just over a month after "Strangers on a Train" was released. Walker was a good choice to play Bruno Antony since he himself had been committed to a mental institution in 1949.
This review of Strangers on a Train (1951) was written by Daniel L on 08 Sep 2008.
Strangers on a Train has generally received very positive reviews.
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