The Stranger

Name: The Stranger
Director: Orson Welles
Genre: Thriller, Crime
Released: 1946
Duration: 1 h 35 min
Rating: 7.2
Cast: Edward G. Robinson, Loretta Young, Orson Welles, Philip Merivale, Richard Long

The most deceitful man a woman ever loved!

19461h 35m7.2(650 votes)

ThrillerCrime

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.

The Stranger (1946) is a thriller and crime film directed by Orson Welles. It stars Edward G. Robinson, Loretta Young, and Orson Welles. The film runs for 1 hour 35 minutes. Audiences have made it well received, with an average score of 7.2 out of 10 from 650 votes.

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Director

Orson Welles

Cast

Edward G. Robinson

Federal Agent Wilson

Loretta Young

Mary Longstreet

Orson Welles

Prof. Charles Rankin

Philip Merivale

Judge Adam Longstreet

Richard Long

Noah Longstreet

Konstantin Shayne

Konrad Meinike

Byron Keith

Dr. Jeffrey Lawrence

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Stranger

Where can I watch The Stranger?

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Who stars in The Stranger?

The Stranger stars Edward G. Robinson, Loretta Young, Orson Welles, and Philip Merivale, and was directed by Orson Welles.

How long is The Stranger?

The Stranger has a runtime of 1 hour 35 minutes.

When did The Stranger come out?

The Stranger was released in 1946.

What genre is The Stranger?

The Stranger is a thriller and crime film.

Is The Stranger worth watching?

The Stranger holds an average audience score of 7.2 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.