The Stranger

"The most deceitful man a woman ever loved!"

Aug 1 1946 Approved 1h 35m
Crime, Drama, Film-Noir

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.

Plot

Wilson of the War Crimes Commission is seeking Franz Kindler, mastermind of the Holocaust, who has effectively erased his identity. Wilson releases Kindler's former comrade Meinike and follows him to Harper, Connecticut, where he is killed before he can identify Kindler. Now Wilson's only clue is Kindler's fascination with antique clocks; but, though Kindler seems secure in his new identity, he feels his past closing in.

Written by

Anthony Veiller, Victor Trivas, Decla Dunning

Directed by

Orson Welles

Cast

Orson Welles, Edward G. Robinson, Loretta Young

Crew

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Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

RKO Radio Pictures, International Pictures

Languages

English, Español

Awards

Nominated for 1 Oscar. 2 nominations total

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Scores
# of Votes
29,607
Average Rating
7.3 out of 10
Metascore
76
Popularity
NA