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The Comfort of Strangers

The Comfort of Strangers

A story of passionate obsession.

19905.81h 47mR

Overview

An Italian diplomat's son follows and seduces English lovers in Venice.

Directed by Paul Schrader
Written by Harold Pinter, Ian McEwan
Produced by Angelo Rizzoli Jr.
Box Office0Revenue: $1.2M

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Top Cast

Christopher Walken

Christopher Walken

Robert

Rupert Everett

Rupert Everett

Colin

Natasha Richardson

Natasha Richardson

Mary

Helen Mirren

Helen Mirren

Caroline

Manfredi Aliquò

Manfredi Aliquò

Concierge

D

David Ford

Waiter

D

Daniel Franco

Waiter

Rossana Canghiari

Rossana Canghiari

Hotel Maid

F

Fabrizio Sergenti Castellani

Bar Manager

Giancarlo Previati

Giancarlo Previati

First Policeman

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Themes & Keywords

venice, italyloverseduction

About The Comfort of Strangers

The Comfort of Strangers is a thriller, drama, crime, fantasy film released in 1990 exploring themes of venice, italy, lover, seduction. Directed by Paul Schrader, it stars Christopher Walken, Rupert Everett, Natasha Richardson. An Italian diplomat's son follows and seduces English lovers in Venice.

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