Cry for the Strangers
“Violent Storms can unleash powerful forces, some calming... some deadly.”
Synopsis
The little coastal town of Clark's Harbor seems like the perfect place for psychiatrist Brad Russell and his wife to get a little peace and spend more time with each other. But the locals don't seem very friendly and every time a storm rolls in another mysterious death occurs... Could an ancient Indian legend of ghostly tribes and human sacrifice have anything to do with it?
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Peter Medak
- Screenplay & Story
- J.D. Feigelson, John Saul
- Original Title
- Cry for the Strangers
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Production Studios
- David Gerber Productions, MGM Television
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Peter Medak
J.D. Feigelson, John Saul
Department Leadership Roster
J.D. Feigelson
Writer
Peter Medak
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Cry for the Strangers
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What is Cry for the Strangers about?
The little coastal town of Clark's Harbor seems like the perfect place for psychiatrist Brad Russell and his wife to get a little peace and spend more time with each other. But the locals don't seem very friendly and every time a storm rolls in another mysterious death occurs... Could an ancient Indian legend of ghostly tribes and human sacrifice have anything to do with it?
Who directed Cry for the Strangers?
Cry for the Strangers was directed by Peter Medak.
Who stars in Cry for the Strangers?
The principal cast of Cry for the Strangers includes Patrick Duffy, Cindy Pickett, Lawrence Pressman, Brian Keith, Claire Malis.
When was Cry for the Strangers released and how long is it?
Cry for the Strangers was released in 1982 with a total runtime of 1h 37m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Cry for the Strangers?
Cry for the Strangers holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).