The Other
“Niles and Holland are as close as twin brothers can be. Appearances can be deceiving... and deadly.”
Synopsis
A series of gruesome accidents plague a small American farming community in the summer of 1935, encircling two identical twin brothers and their family.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Ben Mankiewicz and Mario Cantone on the Plot Twist in The Other (Clip) | Creepy Cinema | TCMOfficial
Type: Featurette • Published 2025-10-30
Top Cast
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Uta Hagen
Ada
Diana Muldaur
Alexandra
Chris Udvarnoky
Niles Perry
Martin Udvarnoky
Holland Perry
Norma Connolly
Aunt Vee
Victor French
Angelini
Loretta Leversee
Winnie
Lou Frizzell
Uncle George
Portia Nelson
Mrs. Rowe
Jenny Sullivan
Torrie
John Ritter
Rider
Jack Collins
Mr. P.C. Pretty
Ed Bakey
Chan-yu
Clarence Crow
Russell
Bob Melvin
Sideshow Man (uncredited)
Angelo Rossitto
Sideshow Performer (uncredited)
Carolyn Stellar
Woman in the Mirror (uncredited)
Joanne Riggs
Chan-yu's Assistant (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
New York City, New York (Premiere)
Festival / Special Debut
May 26, 1972
Wide Cinema Exhibition
September 14, 2016
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robert Mulligan
- Screenplay & Story
- Tom Tryon
- Original Score
- Jerry Goldsmith, Alexander Courage
- Original Title
- The Other
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 48m
- Production Studios
- Rem, Benchmark, 20th Century Fox
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert Mulligan
Tom Tryon
Jerry Goldsmith, Alexander Courage
Robert Surtees
Folmar Blangsted, O. Nicholas Brown
Robert Mulligan, Tom Tryon
Department Leadership Roster
Robert Mulligan
Director
Tom Tryon
Screenplay
Robert Mulligan
Producer
Jerry Goldsmith
Original Music Composer
Robert Surtees
Director of Photography
Folmar Blangsted
Editor
O. Nicholas Brown
Editor
Albert Brenner
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Other
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Other about?
A series of gruesome accidents plague a small American farming community in the summer of 1935, encircling two identical twin brothers and their family.
Who directed The Other?
The Other was directed by Robert Mulligan.
Who stars in The Other?
The principal cast of The Other includes Uta Hagen, Diana Muldaur, Chris Udvarnoky, Martin Udvarnoky, Norma Connolly.
When was The Other released and how long is it?
The Other was released in 1972 with a total runtime of 1h 48m.
Who composed the musical score for The Other?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Other was composed by Jerry Goldsmith, Alexander Courage.
Is The Other based on a book or true story?
The Other is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Tom Tryon".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Other?
The Other holds official age classifications: FR: 16 (Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).