Strangers in the Night
“Stalked by a Crazed Night KIller !”
Synopsis
In this Gothic tale, a returning WW2 vet goes looking for a small-town girl whom he knows only from letters. It’s the pretext for an off-beat treatment of sexual frustration morphing into a dangerous delusion, and eventually murder.
Top Cast
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William Terry
Sergeant Johnny Meadows
Virginia Grey
Dr. Leslie Ross
Helene Thimig
Mrs. Hilda Blake
Edith Barrett
Ivy Miller
Anne O'Neal
Nurse Thompson
Audley Anderson
Train Conductor
Jimmie Lucas
Waiter
Roy Butler
Cab Driver
Charles Sullivan
Police Driver
Frances Morris
Nurse
George Sherwood
Navy Doctor
Roy Darmour
Sailor
Jack Gardner
Medical Corpsman
Linda Stirling
Rosemary in Portrait (Uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 12, 1944
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Anthony Mann
- Screenplay & Story
- Bryant Ford, Paul Gangelin
- Original Score
- Joseph Dubin
- Original Title
- Strangers in the Night
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 56m
- Production Studios
- Republic Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Anthony Mann
Bryant Ford, Paul Gangelin, Philip MacDonald
Joseph Dubin
Reggie Lanning
Arthur Roberts
Department Leadership Roster
Anthony Mann
Director
Bryant Ford
Screenplay
Paul Gangelin
Screenplay
Joseph Dubin
Original Music Composer
Arthur Roberts
Editor
Reggie Lanning
Director of Photography
Adele Palmer
Costume Design
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.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Strangers in the Night
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Strangers in the Night about?
In this Gothic tale, a returning WW2 vet goes looking for a small-town girl whom he knows only from letters. It’s the pretext for an off-beat treatment of sexual frustration morphing into a dangerous delusion, and eventually murder.
Who directed Strangers in the Night?
Strangers in the Night was directed by Anthony Mann.
Who stars in Strangers in the Night?
The principal cast of Strangers in the Night includes William Terry, Virginia Grey, Helene Thimig, Edith Barrett, Anne O'Neal.
When was Strangers in the Night released and how long is it?
Strangers in the Night was released in 1944 with a total runtime of 56m.
Who composed the musical score for Strangers in the Night?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Strangers in the Night was composed by Joseph Dubin.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Strangers in the Night?
Strangers in the Night holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).