A charming psychopath tries to coerce a tennis star into his theory that two strangers can commit the perfect crime by exchanging murders—each killing the other’s most-hated person.

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Credits

Crew

DirectorAlfred Hitchcock

WriterCzenzi Ormonde, Raymond Chandler

CinematographerRobert Burks

ComposerDimitri Tiomkin

EditorWilliam H. Ziegler

ProducerAlfred Hitchcock

Cast

Farley Grangeras Guy Haines

Ruth Romanas Anne Morton

Robert Walkeras Bruno Antony

Leo G. Carrollas Sen. Morton

Patricia Hitchcockas Barbara Morton

Kasey Rogersas Miriam Haines

Marion Lorneas Mrs. Antony

Jonathan Haleas Mr. Antony

Howard St. Johnas Police Capt. Turley

John Brownas Prof. Collins

Norma Vardenas Mrs. Cunningham

Robert Gistas Det. Leslie Hennessey

Brooks Benedictas Tennis Umpire (uncredited)

John Doucetteas Det. Hammond (uncredited)

Harry Hinesas Man Under Merry-Go-Round (uncredited)

Alfred Hitchcockas Man Boarding Train Carrying a Double Bass (uncredited)

Paul McGuireas Train Passenger (uncredited)

Oliver Crossas Party Guest (uncredited)

Tom Ferrandinias Linesman (uncredited)

Stuart Hallas Tennis Match Spectator (uncredited)

Double Feature

Streaming now, and why it pairs with this film

The 39 Steps1935

Both directed by Alfred Hitchcock

Or

The Lady Vanishes1938Both directed by Alfred Hitchcock
The Man Who Knew Too Much1934Both directed by Alfred Hitchcock