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A Stranger Knocks (1959): Cast

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A Stranger Knocks is a 1959 drama directed by Johan Jacobsen, starring Birgitte Federspiel as Vibeke, Preben Lerdorff Rye and Victor Montell. It runs 1 hour 30 minutes.

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A Stranger Knocks (1959) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 30m (90 min)
Director
Johan Jacobsen
Genre
Drama
Original language
Danish
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is A Stranger Knocks About?

The premise of A Stranger Knocks without spoilers.

A lone woman is visited one rainy day by a mysterious stranger who, observing her solitude, asks to shelter from the storm. She gently welcomes him, letting him stay for the night. He continues to linger day after day, and gradually the woman's quiet hospitality turns into a growing, unexpected affection for the enigmatic guest.

A Stranger Knocks Themes & Keywords

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  • sex
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Cast & crew

A Stranger Knocks Cast & Characters

Birgitte Federspiel leads the cast as Vibeke, with Preben Lerdorff Rye as Han and Victor Montell as En mand fra kommunen. Directed by Johan Jacobsen.

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One more film directed by Johan Jacobsen: Den store gav-tyv.

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A Stranger Knocks FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of A Stranger Knocks, each answered in a sentence.

How long is A Stranger Knocks?

A Stranger Knocks runs 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).

When was A Stranger Knocks released?

A Stranger Knocks was released on April 21, 1959.

Who directed A Stranger Knocks?

A Stranger Knocks was directed by Johan Jacobsen.

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Who is in the cast of A Stranger Knocks?

A Stranger Knocks stars Birgitte Federspiel as Vibeke, Preben Lerdorff Rye as Han and Victor Montell as En mand fra kommunen.

Does A Stranger Knocks have a post-credit scene?

No. A Stranger Knocks has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is A Stranger Knocks in?

The original language of A Stranger Knocks is Danish.

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