Stranger on the Prowl
Imbarco a mezzanotte
“They were hunting him down like a mad dog!”
Synopsis
A down-and-out crook on the lam befriends a young street urchin, in an Italian port city. At first amused that the boy is a sneak thief, he tries to deflects the kid from a life of crime. Tipped off by a woman anxious to collect the reward for him (who is wanted for murder), the police pursue the two lost souls.
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Paul Muni
The Stranger With A Gun
Joan Lorring
Angela, a lonely woman
Vittorio Manunta
Giacomo, a small boy
Luisa Rossi
Giacomo's Mother
Aldo Silvani
Peroni, the junk dealer
Arnoldo Foà
Inspector-in-Charge
Alfredo Varelli
The Neighborhood Patrolman
Héléna Manson
Grocery Store Clerk (victim)
Enrico Glori
Signor Pucci
Franco Balducci
Morelli
Leonardo Scavino
Mancini
Linda Sini
Signora Raffetto
Giulio Marchetti
Signor Raffetto
Giuseppe Addobbati
Henri Alekan
Priest on Bicycle
Gianni Baghino
Nando Bruno
Noël Calef
Flute Player
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 9, 1953
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Joseph Losey
- Screenplay & Story
- Ben Barzman
- Original Score
- Giulio Cesare Sonzogno
- Original Title
- Imbarco a mezzanotte
- Country of Origin
- Italy
- Spoken Languages
- Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Tirrenia Film, Riviera Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Joseph Losey
Ben Barzman, Noël Calef
Giulio Cesare Sonzogno
Henri Alekan, Antonio Fiore
Thelma Connell
Albert Salvatore, Andrea Forzano, Alfonso Bajocchi, Noël Calef
Department Leadership Roster
Joseph Losey
Director
Ben Barzman
Screenplay
Thelma Connell
Editor
Giulio Cesare Sonzogno
Original Music Composer
Henri Alekan
Director of Photography
Albert Salvatore
Producer
Adele Tosi
Costume Design
Andrea Forzano
Producer
Antonio Fiore
Director of Photography
Noël Calef
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Stranger on the Prowl
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Stranger on the Prowl about?
A down-and-out crook on the lam befriends a young street urchin, in an Italian port city. At first amused that the boy is a sneak thief, he tries to deflects the kid from a life of crime. Tipped off by a woman anxious to collect the reward for him (who is wanted for murder), the police pursue the two lost souls.
Who directed Stranger on the Prowl?
Stranger on the Prowl was directed by Joseph Losey.
Who stars in Stranger on the Prowl?
The principal cast of Stranger on the Prowl includes Paul Muni, Joan Lorring, Vittorio Manunta, Luisa Rossi, Aldo Silvani.
When was Stranger on the Prowl released and how long is it?
Stranger on the Prowl was released in 1952 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for Stranger on the Prowl?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Stranger on the Prowl was composed by Giulio Cesare Sonzogno.