Strangers on a Train: Film Guide

A film guide that uses 'Strangers on a Train' (1951) to explore Hitchcock's
A film guide that uses 'Strangers on a Train' (1951) to explore Hitchcock's

Ages

14–16

Duration

Short (1-4 activities)

A film guide that looks at Strangers on a Train (1951), Alfred Hitchcock's thriller based on Patricia Highsmith's story about two men who swap murders.

 

This guide is useful for exploring subjects including Moving Image Arts and Film Studies in addition to highlighting topics surrounding filmmaking, directors, film history and crime and justice.

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This Resource Supports

  • Film Studies
  • Moving Image Arts

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