The Young Stranger
“Seventeen Isn't an Age...It's an Eternity”
Synopsis
The lack of communication between a wealthy film producer and his troubled teenage son after the boy is involved in an altercation at a movie theater leads to even more trouble.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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The Young Stranger (Original Theatrical Trailer)
Type: Trailer • Published 2012-03-03
Top Cast
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James MacArthur
Hal Ditmar
Kim Hunter
Helen Ditmar
James Daly
Tom Ditmar
James Gregory
Sergeant Shipley
Whit Bissell
Grubbs
Jeffrey Silver
Jerry Doyle
Jack Mullaney
Confused Boy
Tom Pittman
Lynn Spears
Charles Davis
Detective
Leon Alton
Peter Kalish (uncredited)
Roxanne Arlen
Carhop (uncredited)
Mitzi Blake
Usherette (uncredited)
Noble 'Kid' Chissell
Detective (uncredited)
Jean Corbett
Woman in Movie Theatre (uncredited)
Bill Couch
Boy (uncredited)
Oliver Cross
Man at Police Station (uncredited)
Edith Evanson
Lottie (uncredited)
Byron Foulger
Mr. Doyle (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 1, 1957
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Frankenheimer
- Screenplay & Story
- Robert Dozier
- Original Score
- Leonard Rosenman
- Original Title
- The Young Stranger
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 24m
- Production Studios
- Stuart Miller Productions, RKO Radio Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Frankenheimer
Robert Dozier
Leonard Rosenman
Robert H. Planck
Robert Swink, Edward A. Biery
Stuart Millar
Department Leadership Roster
John Frankenheimer
Director
Robert Dozier
Writer
Leonard Rosenman
Original Music Composer
Stuart Millar
Producer
Robert Swink
Editor
Edward A. Biery
Editor
Robert H. Planck
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Young Stranger
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Young Stranger about?
The lack of communication between a wealthy film producer and his troubled teenage son after the boy is involved in an altercation at a movie theater leads to even more trouble.
Who directed The Young Stranger?
The Young Stranger was directed by John Frankenheimer.
Who stars in The Young Stranger?
The principal cast of The Young Stranger includes James MacArthur, Kim Hunter, James Daly, James Gregory, Whit Bissell.
When was The Young Stranger released and how long is it?
The Young Stranger was released in 1957 with a total runtime of 1h 24m.
Who composed the musical score for The Young Stranger?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Young Stranger was composed by Leonard Rosenman.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Young Stranger?
The Young Stranger holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).