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The Stranger

7.35

Very Good

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description The Stranger Overview

The Stranger, directed by Orson Welles in 1946, follows a war crimes investigator pursuing a former Nazi official through Connecticut. This film noir features early use of documentary footage depicting the Holocaust and stars Welles alongside Edward G. Robinson and Loretta Young. It marked Welles’s directorial debut within the genre.

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Country	United States
Year	1946

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What is The Stranger?

The Stranger, directed by Orson Welles in 1946, follows a war crimes investigator pursuing a former Nazi official through Connecticut. This film noir features early use of documentary footage depicting the Holocaust and stars Welles alongside Edward G. Robinson and Loretta Young. It marked Welles’s directorial debut within the genre.

How good is The Stranger?

The Stranger scores 7.35/10 (Very Good) on Lunoo, making it a well-rated option in the Crime Movie category.

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