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The Business of Strangers

The Business of Strangers

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The Business of Strangers

2001

1h 24m

5.6(42 votes)

Drama

Thriller

Overview

A dark thriller about a successful businesswoman and her young assistant who toy with a slow-witted businessman while stuck at an airport hotel.

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Cast & Crew

9 members

Acting

Stockard Channing

Julie Styron

Stockard Channing

Acting

Julia Stiles

Paula Murphy

Julia Stiles

Acting

Frederick Weller

Nick Harris

Frederick Weller

Acting

Mary Testa

Receptionist

Mary Testa

Acting

Jack Hallett

Mr. Fostwick

Jack Hallett

Acting

Marcus Giamatti

Robert

Marcus Giamatti

Acting

Buddy Fitzpatrick

Waiter

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Acting

Salem Ludwig

Man at Pool

Salem Ludwig

Acting

Shelagh Ratner

Airport Announcer

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