
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.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Jacqueline Bisset
Sheila Gaines
Nick Mancuso
Aaron
Theresa Russell
Margo Anthony
Art Bonilla
Porter
Kathryne Dora Brown
Skeptic
Celeste Holm
Clara
Mimi Kennedy
Connie
Richard Doyle
Mr. Anthony
Robert Desiderio
Andy Stahl
Matthew Carey
Anne Gee Byrd
Judge Lea Cole
Peter Haskell
Sheila Kay
Lolly
Mark Kiely
Bartender
Hansford Rowe
Mr. Anderson
Alexandra Smothers
Foxy Lady
Nils Allen Stewart
Hawker
Symba
Foxy Friend
Release History & Theatrical Window
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
Tommy Lee Wallace
Patricia Highsmith, Czenzi Ormonde, Whitfield Cook, Tommy Lee Wallace, Raymond Chandler
Peter Manning Robinson
Steven Poster
Paul Dixon
Michael Filerman, Philip L. Parslow
Department Leadership Roster
Tommy Lee Wallace
Director
Peter Manning Robinson
Original Music Composer
Philip L. Parslow
Producer
Paul Dixon
Editor
Steven Poster
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
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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".
