The Intimate Stranger

The Intimate Stranger

The Intimate Stranger

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The Intimate Stranger

"MOVIE MAKER ON THE SPOT!"

1956

1h 24m

6.2(12 votes)

Drama

Thriller

Mystery

Overview

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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6 featured cast members

Starring

Richard Basehart

Richard Basehart

Reginald 'Reggie' Wilson

Mary Murphy

Mary Murphy

Evelyn Stewart

Constance Cummings

Constance Cummings

Kay Wallace

Roger Livesey

Roger Livesey

Ben Case

Faith Brook

Faith Brook

Lesley Wilson

Mervyn Johns

Mervyn Johns

Ernest Chaple

Creative team

Directed by: Joseph Losey
Written by: Howard E. Koch
Produced by: Alec C. Snowden

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