The Stranger Within
“Her unborn baby orders her to ignore her doctor...Forces her to abandon her husband...And compels her to do what no woman has ever done before...Who Is This Child?”
Synopsis
A woman becomes mysteriously pregnant, but her husband, who has had a vasectomy, is not to blame. However, after she begins to exhibit strange, inhuman behavior, signs point that the true father isn't from their world.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lee Philips
- Screenplay & Story
- Richard Matheson
- Original Score
- Charles Fox
- Original Title
- The Stranger Within
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 14m
- Production Studios
- Lorimar Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lee Philips
Richard Matheson
Charles Fox
Michael D. Margulies
Samuel E. Beetley
Neil T. Maffeo, Philip Capice, Lee Rich
Department Leadership Roster
Lee Philips
Director
Neil T. Maffeo
Producer
Charles Fox
Original Music Composer
Michael D. Margulies
Director of Photography
Samuel E. Beetley
Editor
Patricia Norris
Costume Design
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Stranger Within
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What is The Stranger Within about?
A woman becomes mysteriously pregnant, but her husband, who has had a vasectomy, is not to blame. However, after she begins to exhibit strange, inhuman behavior, signs point that the true father isn't from their world.
Who directed The Stranger Within?
The Stranger Within was directed by Lee Philips.
Who stars in The Stranger Within?
The principal cast of The Stranger Within includes Barbara Eden, George Grizzard, Joyce Van Patten, David Doyle, Nehemiah Persoff.
When was The Stranger Within released and how long is it?
The Stranger Within was released in 1974 with a total runtime of 1h 14m.
Who composed the musical score for The Stranger Within?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Stranger Within was composed by Charles Fox.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Stranger Within?
The Stranger Within holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).