The Stranger
Die Fremde
Synopsis
The seedy underbelly of Vienna at night. Mercedes is a femme fatale from Mexico, newly arrived at the Vienna airport with her German boyfriend Rainer, where they have smuggled a kilo of cocaine through customs. Unfortunately for them, the city has just had a major drug crackdown, leaving them without buyers and money. Disgusted with Rainer, Mercedes ditches him and hooks up with Harry, a lonely and bored cab driver who agrees to help her find a buyer for the drugs so she can get some cash and go home. She offers Harry a deal he can't refuse. Is he just another pawn for Mercedes or will her promises help him achieve his hope and dreams? The story careens through the night streets of Vienna, following two amateurs navigating their way through the treacherous world of the drug trade. It's a mood piece with the backdrop of a stifling urban loneliness.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Thessaloniki International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Götz Spielmann
- Screenplay & Story
- Götz Spielmann, Maria Scheibelhofer
- Original Score
- Eddie Siblik, Walter W. Cikan
- Original Title
- Die Fremde
- Country of Origin
- Austria
- Spoken Languages
- German, English, Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
- Production Studios
- Teamfilm Produktion
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Götz Spielmann
Götz Spielmann, Maria Scheibelhofer
Eddie Siblik, Walter W. Cikan
Fabian Eder
Hubert Canaval
Wulf Flemming
Department Leadership Roster
Götz Spielmann
Director
Götz Spielmann
Writer
Erika Navas
Costume Design
Hubert Canaval
Editor
Fabian Eder
Director of Photography
Wulf Flemming
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Stranger
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Stranger about?
The seedy underbelly of Vienna at night. Mercedes is a femme fatale from Mexico, newly arrived at the Vienna airport with her German boyfriend Rainer, where they have smuggled a kilo of cocaine through customs. Unfortunately for them, the city has just had a major drug crackdown, leaving them without buyers and money. Disgusted with Rainer, Mercedes ditches him and hooks up with Harry, a lonely and bored cab driver who agrees to help her find a buyer for the drugs so she can get some cash and go home. She offers Harry a deal he can't refuse. Is he just another pawn for Mercedes or will her promises help him achieve his hope and dreams? The story careens through the night streets of Vienna, following two amateurs navigating their way through the treacherous world of the drug trade. It's a mood piece with the backdrop of a stifling urban loneliness.
Who directed The Stranger?
The Stranger was directed by Götz Spielmann.
Who stars in The Stranger?
The principal cast of The Stranger includes Goya Toledo, Martin Feifel, Nina Proll, Simon Schwarz, Hary Prinz.
When was The Stranger released and how long is it?
The Stranger was released in 2000 with a total runtime of 1h 42m.
Who composed the musical score for The Stranger?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Stranger was composed by Eddie Siblik, Walter W. Cikan.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Stranger?
The Stranger holds official age classifications: CA: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested.).