A Stranger Came by Train
Gangsterfilmen
Synopsis
An American gangster of Swedish origins returns to his homeland to set up shop as a morality crusader, much in the manner of the later phenomenon of televangelists. While indulging in behind-the-scene shenanigans including rape and murder, the gangster (played by American Clu Gulagher) preaches to large audiences, using mass hypnotism and show-biz razzmatazz to get his message across. The film also features a brief performance by Per Oscarsson, following his highly publicized "retirement" from screen acting.
Top Cast
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Clu Gulager
Glenn Mortenson
Ernst Günther
Anders Andersson
Per Oscarsson
Johan Gustavsson
Anne-Lise Gabold
Maria
Ulla Sjöblom
Kristina Nordbäck
Gudrun Brost
Anna Nilsson
Inga Tidblad
majorskan
Hans Alfredson
biljardhallsföreståndaren
Lou Castel
Anne-Lise Gabold
Carl-Axel Heiknert
Peter Lindgren
Gunnar Olsson
Elina Salo
Marvin Yxner
Gunnar Ossiander
Tor-Ivan Odulf
August Carlsson
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lars G. Thelestam
- Screenplay & Story
- Lars G. Thelestam, Max Lundgren
- Original Score
- Bengt Ernryd
- Original Title
- Gangsterfilmen
- Country of Origin
- Sweden
- Spoken Languages
- English, Swedish
- Runtime
- 1h 47m
- Production Studios
- Sandrews, Svenska Filminstitutet
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lars G. Thelestam
Lars G. Thelestam, Max Lundgren
Bengt Ernryd
Jörgen Persson
Lars Hagström
Bengt Forslund
Department Leadership Roster
Lars G. Thelestam
Director
Tina Johansson
Costume Design
Lars Hagström
Editor
Bengt Ernryd
Original Music Composer
Bengt Forslund
Producer
Jörgen Persson
Director of Photography
Lars G. Thelestam
Writer
Max Lundgren
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About A Stranger Came by Train
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What is A Stranger Came by Train about?
An American gangster of Swedish origins returns to his homeland to set up shop as a morality crusader, much in the manner of the later phenomenon of televangelists. While indulging in behind-the-scene shenanigans including rape and murder, the gangster (played by American Clu Gulagher) preaches to large audiences, using mass hypnotism and show-biz razzmatazz to get his message across. The film also features a brief performance by Per Oscarsson, following his highly publicized "retirement" from screen acting.
Who directed A Stranger Came by Train?
A Stranger Came by Train was directed by Lars G. Thelestam.
Who stars in A Stranger Came by Train?
The principal cast of A Stranger Came by Train includes Clu Gulager, Ernst Günther, Per Oscarsson, Anne-Lise Gabold, Ulla Sjöblom.
When was A Stranger Came by Train released and how long is it?
A Stranger Came by Train was released in 1974 with a total runtime of 1h 47m.
Who composed the musical score for A Stranger Came by Train?
The original motion picture soundtrack for A Stranger Came by Train was composed by Bengt Ernryd.
Is A Stranger Came by Train based on a book or true story?
A Stranger Came by Train is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Max Lundgren".