Review of Strangers on a Train (1951) by The Phantom C — 15 Feb 2013

Strangers on a Train is a great movie, Robert Walker's performance as Bruno is wonderfully sinister.

This review of Strangers on a Train (1951) was written by The Phantom C on 15 Feb 2013.

Strangers on a Train has generally received very positive reviews.

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