The Stranger
“The most deceitful man a woman ever loved!”
Synopsis
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.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Joe Dante on The Stranger
Type: Featurette • Published 2013-01-14
Top Cast
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Edward G. Robinson
Federal Agent Wilson
Loretta Young
Mary Longstreet
Orson Welles
Prof. Charles Rankin
Philip Merivale
Judge Adam Longstreet
Richard Long
Noah Longstreet
Konstantin Shayne
Konrad Meinike
Byron Keith
Dr. Jeffrey Lawrence
Billy House
Mr. Solomon Potter
Martha Wentworth
Sara
David Bond
Student (uncredited)
John Brown
Passport Photographer (uncredited)
Neal Dodd
Minister (uncredited)
Nancy Evans
Undetermined Role (uncredited)
Adolph Faylauer
War Crimes Commision Member (uncredited)
Fred Godoy
Undetermined Role (uncredited)
Theodore Gottlieb
Fairbright (uncredited)
Joseph Granby
Undetermined Role (uncredited)
Ethan Laidlaw
Todd, Customer in Potter's Store (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 10, 1946
Wide Cinema Exhibition
October 21, 2003
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$1M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$3.2M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
3.11x
+$2.2M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Orson Welles
- Screenplay & Story
- Anthony Veiller
- Original Score
- Bronislau Kaper
- Original Title
- The Stranger
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, French, Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Budget
- $1M
- Worldwide Gross
- $3.2M
- Production Studios
- International Pictures, The Haig Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Orson Welles
Anthony Veiller, Gladys Hill, Victor Trivas, Decla Dunning, John Huston, Orson Welles
Bronislau Kaper
Russell Metty
Ernest J. Nims
Sam Spiegel, John Huston
Department Leadership Roster
Anthony Veiller
Screenplay
Ernest J. Nims
Editor
Perry Ferguson
Production Design
Sam Spiegel
Producer
Orson Welles
Director
Russell Metty
Director of Photography
Bronislau Kaper
Original Music Composer
John Huston
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Stranger
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Stranger about?
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.
Who directed The Stranger?
The Stranger was directed by Orson Welles.
Who stars in The Stranger?
The principal cast of The Stranger includes Edward G. Robinson, Loretta Young, Orson Welles, Philip Merivale, Richard Long.
When was The Stranger released and how long is it?
The Stranger was released in 1946 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Stranger?
The Stranger had a reported production budget of $1M and grossed $3.2M at the worldwide box office (3.11 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for The Stranger?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Stranger was composed by Bronislau Kaper.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Stranger?
The Stranger holds official age classifications: CA: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested.); DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: TP.