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The Stranger (1946)

Movie ★ 7.2 95 min

Thriller Crime

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.

Orson Welles Director

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Quick facts

Released
June 2, 1946
Runtime
95 min
Budget
$1.0M
Box office
$3.2M
IMDb
tt0038991
Studio
International Pictures, The Haig Corporation

Themes

Cast

Edward G. Robinson Edward G. Robinson Federal Agent Wilson Loretta Young Loretta Young Mary Longstreet Orson Welles Orson Welles Prof. Charles Rankin Philip Merivale Philip Merivale Judge Adam Longstreet Richard Long Richard Long Noah Longstreet Konstantin Shayne Konstantin Shayne Konrad Meinike Byron Keith Byron Keith Dr. Jeffrey Lawrence Billy House Billy House Mr. Solomon Potter Martha Wentworth Martha Wentworth Sara David Bond David Bond Student (uncredited) John Brown John Brown Passport Photographer (uncredited) Neal Dodd Minister (uncredited) Nancy Evans Undetermined Role (uncredited) Adolph Faylauer Adolph Faylauer War Crimes Commision Member (uncredited) Fred Godoy Undetermined Role (uncredited) Theodore Gottlieb Theodore Gottlieb Fairbright (uncredited) Joseph Granby Undetermined Role (uncredited) Ethan Laidlaw Ethan Laidlaw Todd, Customer in Potter's Store (uncredited)

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Following 1999 ★ 7.1
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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 Supreme Court Justice’s daughter.
Who directed The Stranger?
The Stranger was directed by Orson Welles.
Who stars in The Stranger?
The Stranger stars Edward G. Robinson, Loretta Young, Orson Welles, Philip Merivale.
When was The Stranger released?
The Stranger is a 1946 thriller, crime film.
Where can I watch The Stranger?
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