The Passionate Stranger
Synopsis
Judith Wynter is a happily married novelist whose romantic works are eagerly devoured by scores of female readers. When Carlo, a handsome young Italian chauffeur, arrives to work for Judith and her husband, a professor currently recovering from an attack of paralysis, he causes quite a flutter; when he then reads the manuscript of Judith's latest novel, he jumps to a rather unfortunate conclusion... and life in the Wynter household becomes very complicated indeed!
Top Cast
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Ralph Richardson
Roger Wynter / Sir Clement
Margaret Leighton
Judith Wynter / Leonie Hathaway
Patricia Dainton
Emily / Betty
Carlo Giustini
Carlo / Mario
Frederick Piper
Mr. Poldy
Thorley Walters
Jimmy
George Woodbridge
1st Landlord
Allan Cuthbertson
Dr. Stevenson
Marjorie Rhodes
Mrs. Poldy
Megs Jenkins
Millie
Michael Trubshawe
Second Landlord
Ada Reeve
Old Woman
John Arnatt
Maurice Lamport / Martin
Alexander Gauge
MC at Dance
Andrée Melly
Maria (uncredited)
Barbara Archer
Doris (uncredited)
Barbara Graley
Secretary (uncredited)
Christopher Witty
Peter (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 27, 1957
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Muriel Box
- Screenplay & Story
- Muriel Box, Sydney Box
- Original Score
- Humphrey Searle
- Original Title
- The Passionate Stranger
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Production Studios
- Beaconsfield Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Muriel Box
Muriel Box, Sydney Box
Humphrey Searle
Otto Heller
Jean Barker
Sydney Box, Peter Rogers
Department Leadership Roster
Muriel Box
Writer
Sydney Box
Writer
Muriel Box
Director
Sydney Box
Producer
Humphrey Searle
Original Music Composer
Jean Barker
Editor
Otto Heller
Director of Photography
Peter Rogers
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Passionate Stranger
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What is The Passionate Stranger about?
Judith Wynter is a happily married novelist whose romantic works are eagerly devoured by scores of female readers. When Carlo, a handsome young Italian chauffeur, arrives to work for Judith and her husband, a professor currently recovering from an attack of paralysis, he causes quite a flutter; when he then reads the manuscript of Judith's latest novel, he jumps to a rather unfortunate conclusion... and life in the Wynter household becomes very complicated indeed!
Who directed The Passionate Stranger?
The Passionate Stranger was directed by Muriel Box.
Who stars in The Passionate Stranger?
The principal cast of The Passionate Stranger includes Ralph Richardson, Margaret Leighton, Patricia Dainton, Carlo Giustini, Frederick Piper.
When was The Passionate Stranger released and how long is it?
The Passionate Stranger was released in 1957 with a total runtime of 1h 37m.
Who composed the musical score for The Passionate Stranger?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Passionate Stranger was composed by Humphrey Searle.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Passionate Stranger?
The Passionate Stranger holds official age classifications: GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.).