Strange Intruder
“STRANGE...his twisted passions! SHOCKING...her dark sins! FEARSOME...the evil path they follow!”
Synopsis
A Korean War veteran must find his buddy's widow and children to keep a bizarre promise.
Top Cast
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Edmund Purdom
Paul Quentin
Ida Lupino
Alice Carmichael
Mimi Gibson
Libby Carmichael
Ann Harding
Mary Carmichael
Eric Anderson
Johnny Carmichael
Carl Benton Reid
James Carmichael
Gloria Talbott
Meg Carmichael
Donald Murphy
Dr. Adrian Carmichael
Jacques Bergerac
Howard Gray
Marjorie Bennett
Jodie, Carmichaels' Maid
Ruby Goodwin
Annie, Alice's Maid
Douglas Kennedy
Parry Sandborn
Hank Patterson
Knife Grinder
Robert Fuller
Prisoner of War
Nelson Leigh
Doctor
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 2, 1956
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Irving Rapper
- Screenplay & Story
- David Evans, Warren Douglas
- Original Score
- Paul Dunlap
- Original Title
- Strange Intruder
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 22m
- Production Studios
- Allied Artists Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Irving Rapper
David Evans, Warren Douglas, Helen Fowler
Paul Dunlap
Ernest Haller
Maurice Wright
Lindsley Parsons
Department Leadership Roster
Irving Rapper
Director
David Evans
Screenplay
Warren Douglas
Screenplay
Paul Dunlap
Original Music Composer
Lindsley Parsons
Producer
Ernest Haller
Director of Photography
Maurice Wright
Editor
Russell Hanlin
Costume Design
Vou Lee Giokaris
Costume Design
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
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Strange Intruder
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Strange Intruder about?
A Korean War veteran must find his buddy's widow and children to keep a bizarre promise.
Who directed Strange Intruder?
Strange Intruder was directed by Irving Rapper.
Who stars in Strange Intruder?
The principal cast of Strange Intruder includes Edmund Purdom, Ida Lupino, Mimi Gibson, Ann Harding, Eric Anderson.
When was Strange Intruder released and how long is it?
Strange Intruder was released in 1956 with a total runtime of 1h 22m.
Who composed the musical score for Strange Intruder?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Strange Intruder was composed by Paul Dunlap.
Is Strange Intruder based on a book or true story?
Strange Intruder is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Helen Fowler".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Strange Intruder?
Strange Intruder holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).