Strangers When We Meet
“"I LOVE YOU BABY, BUT MY WIFE JUST REFUSES TO UNDERSTAND!"”
Synopsis
A suburban architect loves his wife but is bored with his marriage and with his work, so he takes up with the neglected, married beauty who lives down the street.
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Sam Hamm on STRANGERS WHEN WE MEET
Type: Featurette • Published 2013-10-16
Top Cast
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Kirk Douglas
Larry Coe
Kim Novak
Margaret 'Maggie' Gault
Barbara Rush
Eve Coe
Ernie Kovacs
Roger Altar
Walter Matthau
Felix Anders
Virginia Bruce
Mrs. Wagner
John Bryant
Ken Gault
Kent Smith
Stanley Baxter
Helen Gallagher
Betty Anders
Roberta Shore
Lindy, the Babysitter
Nancy Kovack
Marcia
Sue Ane Langdon
Daphne
Paul Picerni
Arthur Gerandi
Timmy Molina
Patrick Gault
Sheryl Deauville
Hat Check Girl
Judy Lang
George Boyce
Restaurant Patron
Bart Patton
Hank (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 29, 1960
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Richard Quine
- Screenplay & Story
- Evan Hunter
- Original Score
- George Duning
- Original Title
- Strangers When We Meet
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 57m
- Production Studios
- Richard Quine Productions, Bryna Productions, Columbia Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Richard Quine
Evan Hunter
George Duning
Charles Lang
Charles Nelson
Kirk Douglas, Richard Quine
Department Leadership Roster
Richard Quine
Director
Evan Hunter
Screenplay
Richard Quine
Producer
George Duning
Original Music Composer
Charles Lang
Director of Photography
Charles Nelson
Editor
Jean Louis
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Strangers When We Meet
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What is Strangers When We Meet about?
A suburban architect loves his wife but is bored with his marriage and with his work, so he takes up with the neglected, married beauty who lives down the street.
Who directed Strangers When We Meet?
Strangers When We Meet was directed by Richard Quine.
Who stars in Strangers When We Meet?
The principal cast of Strangers When We Meet includes Kirk Douglas, Kim Novak, Barbara Rush, Ernie Kovacs, Walter Matthau.
When was Strangers When We Meet released and how long is it?
Strangers When We Meet was released in 1960 with a total runtime of 1h 57m.
Who composed the musical score for Strangers When We Meet?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Strangers When We Meet was composed by George Duning.
Is Strangers When We Meet based on a book or true story?
Strangers When We Meet is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Evan Hunter".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Strangers When We Meet?
Strangers When We Meet holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).