The Intimate Stranger
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Synopsis
Film producer Reggie Wilson is worried he may have a dual personality. Fleeing Hollywood, he finds himself in England and married to the studio boss's daughter after which he quickly rises through the studio ranks. Then the letters begin to appear from a lovesick American actress who wants to know why he has thrown her over.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
October 17, 1956
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Joseph Losey
- Screenplay & Story
- Howard E. Koch
- Original Score
- Trevor Duncan
- Original Title
- The Intimate Stranger
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 24m
- Production Studios
- Anglo-Guild Productions, Merton Park Studios
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Joseph Losey
Howard E. Koch
Trevor Duncan
Gerald Gibbs
Geoffrey Muller
Alec C. Snowden, Tony Owen
Department Leadership Roster
Joseph Losey
Director
Howard E. Koch
Writer
Alec C. Snowden
Producer
Gerald Gibbs
Director of Photography
Geoffrey Muller
Editor
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Intimate Stranger
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What is The Intimate Stranger about?
Film producer Reggie Wilson is worried he may have a dual personality. Fleeing Hollywood, he finds himself in England and married to the studio boss's daughter after which he quickly rises through the studio ranks. Then the letters begin to appear from a lovesick American actress who wants to know why he has thrown her over.
Who directed The Intimate Stranger?
The Intimate Stranger was directed by Joseph Losey.
Who stars in The Intimate Stranger?
The principal cast of The Intimate Stranger includes Richard Basehart, Mary Murphy, Constance Cummings, Roger Livesey, Faith Brook.
When was The Intimate Stranger released and how long is it?
The Intimate Stranger was released in 1956 with a total runtime of 1h 24m.
Who composed the musical score for The Intimate Stranger?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Intimate Stranger was composed by Trevor Duncan.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Intimate Stranger?
The Intimate Stranger holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).