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Perfect strangers | 1984 | Movie Review | Vinegar Syndrome | Larry Cohen | Blind Alley
Type: Behind the Scenes • Published 2021-07-11
Top Cast
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Anne Carlisle
Sally
Brad Rijn
Johnny
John Woehrle
Fred
Matthew Stockley
Matthew
Stephen Lack
Lieutenant Burns
Ann Magnuson
Malda
Zachary Hains
Moletti
Otto von Wernherr
Private Detective
Kitty Summerall
Joanna
Steven Pudenz
Man in Cemetary
Bill Fagerbakke
Carl
Bruce Jerreau
Manny
Leo Shawah
Carlos
Joe Chiaramonte
Murder Victim
Conrad Bergschneider
Carousel Operator
Bettina Köster
Feminist
Veronica Lustig
Feminist
Sara Carlisle
Feminist
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 16, 1984
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$4.1M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Larry Cohen
- Screenplay & Story
- Larry Cohen
- Original Score
- Dwight Dixon
- Original Title
- Perfect Strangers
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Production Budget
- $4.1M
- Production Studios
- Hemdale, New Line Cinema
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Larry Cohen
Larry Cohen
Dwight Dixon
Paul Glickman, Robert Levi
Armond Lebowitz
Richard M. Greenberg, Carter DeHaven, Paul Kurta
Department Leadership Roster
Dwight Dixon
Original Music Composer
Larry Cohen
Writer
Larry Cohen
Director
Paul Glickman
Director of Photography
Paul Kurta
Producer
Armond Lebowitz
Editor
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
Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Perfect Strangers
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Perfect Strangers about?
A hitman tries to seduce the mother of a child who witnessed his most recent kill.
Who directed Perfect Strangers?
Perfect Strangers was directed by Larry Cohen.
Who stars in Perfect Strangers?
The principal cast of Perfect Strangers includes Anne Carlisle, Brad Rijn, John Woehrle, Matthew Stockley, Stephen Lack.
When was Perfect Strangers released and how long is it?
Perfect Strangers was released in 1984 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.
Who composed the musical score for Perfect Strangers?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Perfect Strangers was composed by Dwight Dixon.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Perfect Strangers?
Perfect Strangers holds official age classifications: AU: R 18+; GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).