The Stranger(1946)
“The most deceitful man a woman ever loved!”
Overview
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.
Director
Orson Welles
Studio
International Pictures
Budget
$1M
Revenue
$3M
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)
John Brown
as Passport Photographer (uncredited)
Neal Dodd
as Minister (uncredited)
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1946
Runtime
1h 35m
Language
English
Rating
7.2 / 10
Budget
$1M
Box Office
$3M
Production Companies
International Pictures • The Haig Corporation
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Stranger?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for The Stranger (1946).
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 Supreme Court Justice’s daughter.
Who directed The Stranger?▼
The Stranger was directed by Orson Welles and released in 1946. It is a thriller, crime film.
How long is The Stranger?▼
The Stranger has a runtime of 1 hours and 35 minutes (95 minutes total).
Who stars in The Stranger?▼
The cast of The Stranger includes 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 and more.
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