Passing Strangers
“More Than Erotic.”
Synopsis
A closeted gay teenager finds love, community, and a political awakening when he decides to answer an older, jaded man's personal ad.
Top Cast
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Robert Adams
Robert
Robert Carnagey
Tom
Arthur J. Bressan, Jr.
Projectionist
Eddie Cadena
Man in baths
David Dehr
Man in bubble bath
Grant Ditzler
Man on Polk St.
Chuck Feil
Man in bubble bath
Edward Guthman
Tom's voice (voice)
Terry Hunter
Man in bubble bath
Robert Jerome
TV announcer
Jerry Johnson
Projectionist's voice (voice)
Richard Klingeman
Man in baths
Patrick Lee
Man on Polk St.
Richard Locke
Man in baths
Darren Mascall
Man on Polk St.
Leon McGraw
Man on Polk St.
Bob Middleton
Robert's voice (voice)
Ralph Osborn
Man in baths
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 13, 1974
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Arthur J. Bressan, Jr.
- Original Score
- Jeffrey Olmstead
- Original Title
- Passing Strangers
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 13m
- Production Studios
- Predisone Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Arthur J. Bressan, Jr.
Jeffrey Olmstead
Michael Moran
Department Leadership Roster
Arthur J. Bressan, Jr.
Director
Jeffrey Olmstead
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NC-17: Adults Only — No one 17 and under admitted.
International Certification Matrix
Adults Only — No one 17 and under admitted.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Passing Strangers
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Passing Strangers about?
A closeted gay teenager finds love, community, and a political awakening when he decides to answer an older, jaded man's personal ad.
Who directed Passing Strangers?
Passing Strangers was directed by Arthur J. Bressan, Jr..
Who stars in Passing Strangers?
The principal cast of Passing Strangers includes Robert Adams, Robert Carnagey, Arthur J. Bressan, Jr., Eddie Cadena, David Dehr.
When was Passing Strangers released and how long is it?
Passing Strangers was released in 1974 with a total runtime of 1h 13m.
Who composed the musical score for Passing Strangers?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Passing Strangers was composed by Jeffrey Olmstead.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Passing Strangers?
Passing Strangers holds official age classifications: US: NC-17 (Adults Only — No one 17 and under admitted.).