Face of a Stranger
Synopsis
A man released from prison falls in love with the blind wife of a cellmate, whom he promised, when inside, to visit. He poses as the real husband, planning to kill him, but finds the wife is not so innocent as he thought.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →
Jeremy Kemp
Vince Howard
Bernard Archard
Michael Forrest
Rosemary Leach
Mary Bell
Philip Locke
John Bell
Ronald Leigh-Hunt
Prison Governer
Jean Marsh
Grace
Elizabeth Begley
Mrs. Holden
Mike Pratt
Harry
Henry B. Longhurst
Peters
Alec Bregonzi
Garage Proprietor
Keith Smith
Ticket Collector
Edward Dentith
Prison Officer
Victor Charrington
Chief Prison Officer
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Llewellyn Moxey
- Screenplay & Story
- Jimmy Sangster
- Original Score
- Bernard Ebbinghouse
- Original Title
- Face of a Stranger
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 53m
- Production Studios
- Merton Park Studios
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Llewellyn Moxey
Jimmy Sangster, Edgar Wallace
Bernard Ebbinghouse
James Wilson
Derek Holding
Jack Greenwood
Department Leadership Roster
John Llewellyn Moxey
Director
Jimmy Sangster
Screenplay
Jack Greenwood
Producer
Derek Holding
Editor
James Wilson
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Face of a Stranger.
Featured In Curated Collections
Editorial lists, community rankings, and cinematic collections featuring Face of a Stranger.
list8
More Like Face of a Stranger
Recommended titles matching themes, cast, and genres.
Frequently Asked Questions About Face of a Stranger
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Face of a Stranger about?
A man released from prison falls in love with the blind wife of a cellmate, whom he promised, when inside, to visit. He poses as the real husband, planning to kill him, but finds the wife is not so innocent as he thought.
Who directed Face of a Stranger?
Face of a Stranger was directed by John Llewellyn Moxey.
Who stars in Face of a Stranger?
The principal cast of Face of a Stranger includes Jeremy Kemp, Bernard Archard, Rosemary Leach, Philip Locke, Ronald Leigh-Hunt.
When was Face of a Stranger released and how long is it?
Face of a Stranger was released in 1964 with a total runtime of 53m.
Who composed the musical score for Face of a Stranger?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Face of a Stranger was composed by Bernard Ebbinghouse.
Is Face of a Stranger based on a book or true story?
Face of a Stranger is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Edgar Wallace".