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6.0 / 10(35 votes)IMDbR19671h 35mItaly, Germany, United States of America

The Stranger Returns

Un uomo, un cavallo, una pistola

“Trap him! Tease him! Throw him in a coffin... But don't get the stranger mad!”

Synopsis

The Stranger happens across a murdered postal inspector and a gang of bandits set on a prize of stolen gold which should be transported in a stagecoach. The Stranger, a sharpshooter named En plein and a treacherous postal agent try to get their hands on the gold. Source: SWDB www.spaghetti-western.net

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THE STRANGER RETURNS - TRAILER

Type: Trailer • Published 2012-04-12

Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

August 1, 1968

Wide Cinema Exhibition

4K UHD / Blu-ray Debut

May 12, 2023

Physical Home Media

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Luigi Vanzi
Screenplay & Story
Giuseppe Mangione
Original Score
Stelvio Cipriani
Original Title
Un uomo, un cavallo, una pistola
Country of Origin
Italy, Germany, United States of America
Spoken Languages
Italian
Runtime
1h 35m
Production Studios
Primex Italiana, Juventus Film, Reverse Producers Corporation

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Luigi Vanzi

Screenplay & Story

Giuseppe Mangione, Roberto Infascelli

Original Score & Music

Stelvio Cipriani

Director of Photography

Marcello Masciocchi

Film Editing

Renzo Lucidi

Producers

Roberto Infascelli, Massimo Gualdi

Department Leadership Roster

Luigi Vanzi

Director

Giuseppe Mangione

Screenplay

Renzo Lucidi

Editor

Franco Bottari

Production Design

Marcello Masciocchi

Director of Photography

Stelvio Cipriani

Stelvio Cipriani

Original Music Composer

Roberto Infascelli

Producer

Massimo Gualdi

Producer

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: R

R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.

International Certification Matrix

Germany (FSK)16

FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.

United States (MPAA)R

Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Stranger Returns

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is The Stranger Returns about?

The Stranger happens across a murdered postal inspector and a gang of bandits set on a prize of stolen gold which should be transported in a stagecoach. The Stranger, a sharpshooter named En plein and a treacherous postal agent try to get their hands on the gold. Source: SWDB www.spaghetti-western.net

Who directed The Stranger Returns?

The Stranger Returns was directed by Luigi Vanzi.

Who stars in The Stranger Returns?

The principal cast of The Stranger Returns includes Tony Anthony, Dan Vadis, Daniele Vargas, Jill Banner, Ettore Manni.

When was The Stranger Returns released and how long is it?

The Stranger Returns was released in 1967 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.

Who composed the musical score for The Stranger Returns?

The original motion picture soundtrack for The Stranger Returns was composed by Stelvio Cipriani.

What is the age rating and content advisory for The Stranger Returns?

The Stranger Returns holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).