The Stranger (1946) movie poster

The Stranger (1946)

"The most deceitful man a woman ever loved!"
ThumbScore
πŸ‘ 86%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
🎬 86% (RT: 97%, MC: 76) ℹ️RT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
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Runtime
1h 35m
Country
United States of America
Language
English
TMDB Rating
7.2/10 (628 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
97%
Metacritic
76
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
Yes. 86% of real audiences liked it based on 628 votes. Critics agree, scoring it 86%.
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. Wikipedia β†—
Fun Facts
  • During production of The Stranger, the crew faced numerous challenges but managed to complete the shoot ahead of schedule.
  • The initial cut of The Stranger was reportedly much longer, with several subplots removed to improve the pacing.
  • Edward G. Robinson spent months preparing for the role, heavily researching the subject matter.
Audience Consensus

The Stranger is a 1946 thriller, crime film directed by Orson Welles. 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 film has been rated by 628 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers.

As a thriller film, The Stranger delivers on the expectations of its genre while bringing its own distinctive perspective to the storytelling. The production showcases the creative vision of its filmmaking team, bringing together performances, cinematography, and narrative elements that have resonated with audiences. The Stranger (1946) continues to find viewers through theatrical releases, streaming platforms, and home media, maintaining its place in the contemporary entertainment landscape.

The film represents the kind of cinematic experience that has attracted a dedicated audience, with viewers appreciating its approach to the story and characters it presents.

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