Not as a Stranger
“Stands alone! First as a book... Now as a motion picture!”
Synopsis
Lucas Marsh, an intern bent upon becoming a first-class doctor, not merely a successful one. He courts and marries the warm-hearted Kristina, not out of love but because she is highly knowledgeable in the skills of the operating room and because she has frugally put aside her savings through the years. She will be, as he shrewdly knows, a supportive wife in every way. She helps make him the success he wants to be and cheerfully moves with him to the small town in which he starts his practice. But as much as he tries to be a good husband to the undemanding Kristina, Marsh easily falls into the arms of a local siren and the patience of the long-sorrowing Kristina wears thin.
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Not as a Stranger (1955) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HD 1080p]
Type: Trailer • Published 2018-08-12
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Robert Mitchum
Lucas Marsh
Olivia de Havilland
Kristina Hedvigson / Kristina Marsh
Frank Sinatra
Alfred Boone
Gloria Grahame
Harriet Lang
Broderick Crawford
Dr. Aarons
Charles Bickford
Dr. Dave W. Runkleman
Myron McCormick
Dr. Clem Snider
Lon Chaney Jr.
Job Marsh
Jesse White
Ben Cosgrove
Harry Morgan
Oley
Lee Marvin
Brundage
Virginia Christine
Bruni
Whit Bissell
Dr. Dietrich
Jack Raine
Dr. Lettering
Mae Clarke
Nurse Odell
William Vedder
Carlisle Emmons
John Dierkes
Bursar
Gail Bonney
Mrs. Fields (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 1, 1955
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Stanley Kramer
- Screenplay & Story
- Edward Anhalt, Edna Anhalt
- Original Score
- George Antheil
- Original Title
- Not as a Stranger
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 15m
- Production Studios
- Stanley Kramer Productions, United Artists
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Stanley Kramer
Edward Anhalt, Edna Anhalt, Morton Thompson
George Antheil
Franz Planer
Frederic Knudtson
Stanley Kramer
Department Leadership Roster
Stanley Kramer
Director
Stanley Kramer
Producer
Edward Anhalt
Screenplay
Edna Anhalt
Screenplay
Frederic Knudtson
Editor
Franz Planer
Director of Photography
George Antheil
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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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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Frequently Asked Questions About Not as a Stranger
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What is Not as a Stranger about?
Lucas Marsh, an intern bent upon becoming a first-class doctor, not merely a successful one. He courts and marries the warm-hearted Kristina, not out of love but because she is highly knowledgeable in the skills of the operating room and because she has frugally put aside her savings through the years. She will be, as he shrewdly knows, a supportive wife in every way. She helps make him the success he wants to be and cheerfully moves with him to the small town in which he starts his practice. But as much as he tries to be a good husband to the undemanding Kristina, Marsh easily falls into the arms of a local siren and the patience of the long-sorrowing Kristina wears thin.
Who directed Not as a Stranger?
Not as a Stranger was directed by Stanley Kramer.
Who stars in Not as a Stranger?
The principal cast of Not as a Stranger includes Robert Mitchum, Olivia de Havilland, Frank Sinatra, Gloria Grahame, Broderick Crawford.
When was Not as a Stranger released and how long is it?
Not as a Stranger was released in 1955 with a total runtime of 2h 15m.
Who composed the musical score for Not as a Stranger?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Not as a Stranger was composed by George Antheil.
Is Not as a Stranger based on a book or true story?
Not as a Stranger is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Morton Thompson".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Not as a Stranger?
Not as a 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.).