Rachel and the Stranger
“Once was a man, a married man... Who couldn't see the danger Until one day, one fateful day... Along came a Tall, Dark Stranger!”
Synopsis
A widowed farmer takes an indentured servant as his new wife, but the arrival of a passing stranger threatens their burgeoning relationship.
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Type: Clip • Published 2020-03-14
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Release History & Theatrical Window
September 18, 1948
Wide Cinema Exhibition
April 21, 2020
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Norman Foster
- Screenplay & Story
- Waldo Salt
- Original Score
- Roy Webb
- Original Title
- Rachel and the Stranger
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Production Studios
- RKO Radio Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Norman Foster
Waldo Salt, Howard Fast
Roy Webb
Maury Gertsman
Harry Marker, Les Millbrook
Richard H. Berger, Jack J. Gross
Department Leadership Roster
Norman Foster
Director
Waldo Salt
Screenplay
Richard H. Berger
Producer
Harry Marker
Editor
Les Millbrook
Editor
Roy Webb
Original Music Composer
Maury Gertsman
Director of Photography
Edith Head
Costume Design
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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What is Rachel and the Stranger about?
A widowed farmer takes an indentured servant as his new wife, but the arrival of a passing stranger threatens their burgeoning relationship.
Who directed Rachel and the Stranger?
Rachel and the Stranger was directed by Norman Foster.
Who stars in Rachel and the Stranger?
The principal cast of Rachel and the Stranger includes Loretta Young, William Holden, Robert Mitchum, Gary Gray, Tom Tully.
When was Rachel and the Stranger released and how long is it?
Rachel and the Stranger was released in 1948 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.
Who composed the musical score for Rachel and the Stranger?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Rachel and the Stranger was composed by Roy Webb.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Rachel and the Stranger?
Rachel and the Stranger holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).