In the Wake of a Stranger
“Scotland Yard's Weirdest Murder Case!”
Synopsis
An unfortunate sailor gets implicated in a murder he never committed. After a bookie is murdered, the sailor is caught in an ever-tightening vice that would trap him as the killer unless he can clear himself. Along the way to struggling free and tracking down the real culprits, several unsavory characters cross his path as well as a rather interesting woman who sets romantic sparks flying.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
June 21, 1961
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- David Eady
- Screenplay & Story
- Ian Stuart Black, John Tully
- Original Title
- In the Wake of a Stranger
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 9m
- Production Studios
- Crescent Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
David Eady
Ian Stuart Black, John Tully
Department Leadership Roster
John Tully
Writer
David Eady
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About In the Wake of a Stranger
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What is In the Wake of a Stranger about?
An unfortunate sailor gets implicated in a murder he never committed. After a bookie is murdered, the sailor is caught in an ever-tightening vice that would trap him as the killer unless he can clear himself. Along the way to struggling free and tracking down the real culprits, several unsavory characters cross his path as well as a rather interesting woman who sets romantic sparks flying.
Who directed In the Wake of a Stranger?
In the Wake of a Stranger was directed by David Eady.
Who stars in In the Wake of a Stranger?
The principal cast of In the Wake of a Stranger includes Tony Wright, Shirley Eaton, Danny Green, Willoughby Goddard, Harry H. Corbett.
When was In the Wake of a Stranger released and how long is it?
In the Wake of a Stranger was released in 1959 with a total runtime of 1h 9m.
Is In the Wake of a Stranger based on a book or true story?
In the Wake of a Stranger is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Ian Stuart Black".
What is the age rating and content advisory for In the Wake of a Stranger?
In the Wake of a Stranger holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).