

Talking to Strangers
Synopsis
An aspiring writer wanders through a city looking for inspiration. Over the course of a day, he has nine distinct encounters.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Ken Gruz
Jesse
Dennis Jordan
The Man in the Red Coat
Caron Tate
Miss Taylor
Bill Sanders
Manager
Brian Constantini
Angry Man
Marvin Hunter
The General
Mitchell Fergerson
North Carolina
Cary Miles
Captain
Joseph Wase
Sergeant
Patrick McConnell
O'Flannery
Kenneth Sabel
Minister
Henry Strozier
The Priest
Lois Evans
Sad Nun
Sherrie Valero
Second Nun
Joanne Bauer
Lay Helper
Laurie Nettles
Ticket Taker
Jane Burka
Boat Handler
Richard Foster
Slick
Release History & Theatrical Window
Toronto International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
December 27, 1991
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Rob Tregenza
- Screenplay & Story
- Rob Tregenza
- Original Title
- Talking to Strangers
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Baltimore Film Factory
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Rob Tregenza
Rob Tregenza
Rob Tregenza
J.K. Eareckson, Rob Tregenza
Department Leadership Roster
Rob Tregenza
Director
J.K. Eareckson
Producer
Rob Tregenza
Writer
Rob Tregenza
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Talking to Strangers
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Talking to Strangers about?
An aspiring writer wanders through a city looking for inspiration. Over the course of a day, he has nine distinct encounters.
Who directed Talking to Strangers?
Talking to Strangers was directed by Rob Tregenza.
Who stars in Talking to Strangers?
The principal cast of Talking to Strangers includes Ken Gruz, Dennis Jordan, Caron Tate, Bill Sanders, Brian Constantini.
When was Talking to Strangers released and how long is it?
Talking to Strangers was released in 1988 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Talking to Strangers?
Talking to Strangers holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).




















