The Stranger
"The most deceitful man a woman ever loved!"
Originally released in 1946. The Stranger is a thriller/crime film. directed by Orson Welles.
Starring Edward G. Robinson, Loretta Young, and Orson Welles
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
June 2, 1946
79 years ago
Runtime
1h 35m
95 minutes total
User Rating
7.2/10
Great (618 votes)
Budget
$1M
Production budget
Box Office
$3.2M
3.1x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Edward G. Robinson
as Federal Agent Wilson
Loretta Young
as Mary Longstreet
Orson Welles
as Prof. Charles Rankin
Philip Merivale
as Judge Adam Longstreet
Richard Long
as Noah Longstreet
Konstantin Shayne
as Konrad Meinike
Byron Keith
as Dr. Jeffrey Lawrence
Billy House
as Mr. Solomon Potter
Martha Wentworth
as Sara
David Bond
as Student (uncredited)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $1,034,000
- Revenue
- $3,220,000
Production Companies
- International Pictures
- The Haig Corporation
- RKO Radio Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Stranger 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 Suprem...
Who directed The Stranger?
The Stranger was directed by Orson Welles.
How long is The Stranger?
The Stranger has a runtime of 1 hours and 35 minutes (95 minutes total).
When was The Stranger released?
The Stranger was released on June 2, 1946 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Stranger?
The main cast of The Stranger includes Edward G. Robinson, Loretta Young, Orson Welles, Philip Merivale, Richard Long.
Is The Stranger worth watching?
The Stranger has a user rating of 7.2/10 based on 618 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.