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The Stranger

1219461h 35mOrson Welles
IMDb 7.3 · Rotten Tomatoes 97% · Metacritic 76

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"The most deceitful man a woman ever loved!"

An investigator from the War Crimes Commission travels to Connecticut to find an infamous Nazi, who may be hiding out in a small town in the guise of a distinguished professor engaged to the Supreme Court Justice’s daughter.

ThrillerCrime
NaziClock TowerProfessorClockConnecticutFilm NoirBlack And WhiteConvertSupreme Court Justice

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Stranger (1946) about?

An investigator from the War Crimes Commission travels to Connecticut to find an infamous Nazi, who may be hiding out in a small town in the guise of a distinguished professor engaged to the Supreme Court Justice’s daughter.

Who stars in The Stranger?

The Stranger stars Edward G. Robinson (Federal Agent Wilson), Loretta Young (Mary Longstreet), Orson Welles (Prof. Charles Rankin), Philip Merivale (Judge Adam Longstreet), Richard Long (Noah Longstreet). The film was directed by Orson Welles.

How long is The Stranger?

The Stranger has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1946. It is rated 12.

Is The Stranger worth watching?

The Stranger holds an IMDb rating of 7.3/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 97. Fans of Thriller, Crime are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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