The Stranger
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.
Release Year
1946
Runtime
95 min
Audience Score
7.2
Genres
Thriller, Crime
Story Snapshot
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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The Stranger is a dark pick with medium complexity, which makes it a strong option when you want something that feels specific instead of generic.
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