

The Stranger
1946-06-02 · 95 min · ★ 7.2
An investigator from the War Crimes Commission travels to Connecticut to find an infamous Nazi, who may be hiding out in a small town in the guise of a distinguished professor engaged to the Supreme Court Justice’s daughter.
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Production details
- Directors
- Orson Welles
- Production companies
- International Pictures, The Haig Corporation
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
- Budget
- USD 1,034,000
- Revenue
- USD 3,220,000
Top Cast
Edward G. RobinsonFederal Agent Wilson
Loretta YoungMary Longstreet
Orson WellesProf. Charles Rankin
Philip MerivaleJudge Adam Longstreet
Richard LongNoah Longstreet
Konstantin ShayneKonrad Meinike
Byron KeithDr. Jeffrey Lawrence
Billy HouseMr. Solomon Potter
Martha WentworthSara
David BondStudent (uncredited)
John BrownPassport Photographer (uncredited)
Adolph FaylauerWar Crimes Commision Member (uncredited)
Theodore GottliebFairbright (uncredited)
Ethan LaidlawTodd, Customer in Potter's Store (uncredited)
Ruth LeeUndetermined Role (uncredited)
Lillian MolieriUndetermined Role (uncredited)Title information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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