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4.2 / 10(4 votes)IMDb19961h 36mUnited States of America

Once You Meet a Stranger

Synopsis

This television remake of Alfred Hitchcock's "Strangers on a Train" (1951) follows the same story, but has changed the genders of the lead characters from male to female. Sheila Gaines is a former child star whose first husband is unwilling to give her a divorce. A chance meeting with Margo Anthony on a train leads to a conversation where the mentally unstable Margo, who hates her mother, suggests that they swap murders, so as to solve their problems. Although she thinks nothing of the conversation, Sheila's life takes a surprising turn when her husband is murdered by Margo. Now Margo wants Sheila to do her part of "the deal." With the police on her tail and Margo constantly in her face, Sheila must find a way out of this tangled web.

Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

September 25, 1996

Wide Cinema Exhibition

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Tommy Lee Wallace
Screenplay & Story
Patricia Highsmith, Czenzi Ormonde, Whitfield Cook, Tommy Lee Wallace, Raymond Chandler
Original Score
Peter Manning Robinson
Original Title
Once You Meet a Stranger
Country of Origin
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
1h 36m
Production Studios
Warner Bros. Television, Michael Filerman Productions

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Tommy Lee Wallace

Screenplay & Story

Patricia Highsmith, Czenzi Ormonde, Whitfield Cook, Tommy Lee Wallace, Raymond Chandler

Original Score & Music

Peter Manning Robinson

Director of Photography

Steven Poster

Film Editing

Paul Dixon

Producers

Michael Filerman, Philip L. Parslow

Literary Origin & Source Material
Novel:Patricia Highsmith

Department Leadership Roster

Tommy Lee Wallace

Tommy Lee Wallace

Director

Peter Manning Robinson

Peter Manning Robinson

Original Music Composer

Philip L. Parslow

Producer

Paul Dixon

Editor

Steven Poster

Steven Poster

Director of Photography

Official cinematic photography and background stills for Once You Meet a Stranger.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Once You Meet a Stranger

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Once You Meet a Stranger about?

This television remake of Alfred Hitchcock's "Strangers on a Train" (1951) follows the same story, but has changed the genders of the lead characters from male to female. Sheila Gaines is a former child star whose first husband is unwilling to give her a divorce. A chance meeting with Margo Anthony on a train leads to a conversation where the mentally unstable Margo, who hates her mother, suggests that they swap murders, so as to solve their problems. Although she thinks nothing of the conversation, Sheila's life takes a surprising turn when her husband is murdered by Margo. Now Margo wants Sheila to do her part of "the deal." With the police on her tail and Margo constantly in her face, Sheila must find a way out of this tangled web.

Who directed Once You Meet a Stranger?

Once You Meet a Stranger was directed by Tommy Lee Wallace.

Who stars in Once You Meet a Stranger?

The principal cast of Once You Meet a Stranger includes Jacqueline Bisset, Nick Mancuso, Theresa Russell, Art Bonilla, Kathryne Dora Brown.

When was Once You Meet a Stranger released and how long is it?

Once You Meet a Stranger was released in 1996 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.

Who composed the musical score for Once You Meet a Stranger?

The original motion picture soundtrack for Once You Meet a Stranger was composed by Peter Manning Robinson.

Is Once You Meet a Stranger based on a book or true story?

Once You Meet a Stranger is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Patricia Highsmith".