The Stranger

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George P Apr 22, 2019 I enjoyed this movie a lot. The acting was great, especially by Edward G. Robinson and Loretta Young, and the story was fast-paced and interesting. See more

Hermione S Mar 17, 2019 Regarded as "Lesser Welles" and mostly I'm inclined to agree since it was clearly edited within an inch of its life by the studio. However, its beautifully shot and while it isn't fully explored there are some interesting comparisons made between Rankin's fascism and his obsession with clocks. See more

Poe W Jan 22, 2019 Mais um excelente filme (utilizando os tão limitados recursos disponíveis à à (C)poca) do grande Orson Welles.

Anakin S Jan 19, 2019 While it may be a minor entry in his legendary career, this Oscar-nominated thriller still features Orson Welle's technical chops and visual creativity as he plays a Nazi hiding in a Connecticut town until an investigator comes looking for him. See more

Draco R Dec 12, 2018 A thoroughly entertaining film noir! Orson Welles directed The Stranger (1946) with a subtle eye for the slight nervous inclinations people have when they are accused of a crime or suspicious of being found out. The Stranger is an exhilarating crime caper that dives into the psyche of a Nazi organizer running from the law. It uses real documentary footage from The Holocaust to further its case against the German Anti-Semites of World War II. It is a nerve wracking case study of committing and hiding crimes to cover up your tracks. I love how much detail Welles put in so as to convince the audience of how devious his villain is at heart. Welles utilized quick cuts to faces reacting to news of hints of crimes, dim lighting in the dark, long wide shots outside with a style of directing that lets you see all the setup in a room of characters hiding something. The Stranger is filled with intrigue and crafted carefully so as not to miss any clever moment. It is relevant to the trying times we live in now wherein Nazis are attempting to live openly with their hateful ideology, while The Stranger condemns their vitriol with calculated dialogue against their cruel motivations. Orson Welles is clearly the main draw here as the escaped Nazi running from persecution. His manipulative performance is both fearsome and formidable. He tries to put on the charms to his wife, played by the endearing and innocent Loretta Young, while simultaneously racking up crimes on the side. Welles has such a command of the English language and powerful delivery that you cannot help but be entranced by his acting. I was pleasantly surprised by the consistently sturdy performance from Edward G. Robinson. His detective is sly and meticulous without missing a beat. He is funny and interesting without having to endlessly monologue or overly explain situations. Robinson is very likable too as the investigator, which could have easily come across as cold. The fantastic score swells up as the suspense becomes unbearable with the pace quickening towards a thrilling finale. The Stranger is one of Orson Welles forgotten cinematic experiences like no other film noir. See more

George S Dec 3, 2018 Far from Orson Welles's best work but it's still a masterpiece nonetheless.

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