The Business of Strangers
Synopsis
A dark thriller about a successful businesswoman and her young assistant who toy with a slow-witted businessman while stuck at an airport hotel.
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The Business of Strangers Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2009-08-13
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Sundance Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
December 7, 2001
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Patrick Stettner
- Screenplay & Story
- Patrick Stettner
- Original Score
- Alex Lasarenko
- Original Title
- The Business of Strangers
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 24m
- Production Studios
- i5 Films, Headquarters
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Patrick Stettner
Patrick Stettner
Alex Lasarenko
Teodoro Maniaci
Keiko Deguchi
Scott McGehee, David Siegel, Robert H. Nathan, Susan A. Stover
Department Leadership Roster
Patrick Stettner
Director
Patrick Stettner
Writer
Manny Siverio
Stunt Coordinator
Keiko Deguchi
Editor
Alex Lasarenko
Original Music Composer
Teodoro Maniaci
Director of Photography
Dawn Weisberg
Costume Design
Robert H. Nathan
Producer
Dina Goldman-Kunin
Production Design
Susan A. Stover
Producer
Kasia Walicka Maimone
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Business of Strangers
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Business of Strangers about?
A dark thriller about a successful businesswoman and her young assistant who toy with a slow-witted businessman while stuck at an airport hotel.
Who directed The Business of Strangers?
The Business of Strangers was directed by Patrick Stettner.
Who stars in The Business of Strangers?
The principal cast of The Business of Strangers includes Stockard Channing, Julia Stiles, Frederick Weller, Mary Testa, Jack Hallett.
When was The Business of Strangers released and how long is it?
The Business of Strangers was released in 2001 with a total runtime of 1h 24m.
Who composed the musical score for The Business of Strangers?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Business of Strangers was composed by Alex Lasarenko.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Business of Strangers?
The Business of Strangers holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).