The Art of Hitchcock: Strangers on a Train
Date: Sat, Nov 7, 2026
Time: 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Venue: North Regional Library, Raleigh
Price: Free
Category: Arts
We’ll view one of Alfred Hitchcock’s classic films, and film connoisseur Adam Bakst will lead an engaging discussion on the respective film’s behind-the-scenes facts, various artistic interpretations, and historical contexts. Dive into the world of Hitchcock’s notorious villains, shady espionage, and riveting suspense. This month's film is Strangers on a Train.Architect Guy Haines is about to enter a new chapter in his life—for he is planning on divorcing his wife, Miriam, who’s cheated on him. He’s in love with Anne Faulkner and plans on wedding her as soon as he obtains his divorce. Traveling on a train from New York to Metcalf, Guy meets Charles Anthony Bruno and they hit it off. But he has no idea that this stranger will forever change his life, when Charles asks him to murder someone and, in exchange, he’ll murder someone for Guy.Starring: Farley Granger, Ruth Roman, Robert Walker, Leo G. Carroll, Patricia Hitchcock, Kasey RogersDirected by: Alfred HitchcockRuntime: 1 hour and 41 minutesRated PGAges: Adults & Seniors. Registration requested.
