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All the Kind Strangers (1974): Cast

All the Kind Strangers (1974) movie poster

All the Kind Strangers is a 1974 horror thriller directed by Burt Kennedy, starring Stacy Keach as James "Jimmy" Wheeler, John Savage and Robby Benson. It runs 1 hour 13 minutes.

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All the Kind Strangers (1974) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 13m (73 min)
Director
Burt Kennedy
Genres
Thriller , Horror
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is All the Kind Strangers About?

The premise of All the Kind Strangers without spoilers.

A Los Angeles photographer cruising through remote backwoods sees a boy on the roadside and invites him to ride home. When he arrives at an isolated farmhouse, he learns the boy and his siblings have imprisoned a woman as their “mom.” The photographer is forced to become their “dad,” or face dire consequences.

All the Kind Strangers Themes & Keywords

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  • running through the woods
  • manipulative behavior
  • vietnam war veteran
  • absent mother
  • absent father
  • weird behavior
  • brother brother relationship
  • double barreled shotgun
  • german shepherd
  • attack dog
  • man naked under covers
  • parentless child
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  • no trespassing sign
  • sibling relationship
  • redneck
  • eastern diamondback rattlesnake
  • actual animal killed
  • hostages
  • pack of guard dogs
  • singing
  • patriotic song
  • religious song
  • chore
  • teenager
  • teenage girl wears a nightgown
  • swimming hole
  • see through nightclothes
  • breast stroke
  • sunken car
  • venison
  • cornbread
  • rottweiler
  • escape attempt
  • photographer
  • child
  • killing a snake
  • bound to a bed
  • snake
  • rattlesnake
  • dog
  • psychological manipulation
  • tied to a bed
  • rural setting
  • assumed identity
  • captivity
  • photo journalist
  • held at gunpoint
  • lost in the woods
  • group of children
  • heavy rain
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Cast & crew

All the Kind Strangers Cast & Characters

Stacy Keach leads the cast as James "Jimmy" Wheeler, with John Savage as Peter and Robby Benson as John. Directed by Burt Kennedy; 9 actors are credited in all.

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All the Kind Strangers Trailers & Videos

The trailer of All the Kind Strangers.

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All the Kind Strangers Also Known As

6 alternative titles, including “Evil in the Swamp” and “狼童”.

Also known as
  • Evil in the Swamp
  • 狼童
  • All die netten Fremden
  • Tüm Tür Yabancılar
  • Les Inconnus du désert
  • Toda clase de extraños

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FAQ

All the Kind Strangers FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of All the Kind Strangers, each answered in a sentence.

How long is All the Kind Strangers?

All the Kind Strangers runs 1 hour 13 minutes (73 minutes).

When was All the Kind Strangers released?

All the Kind Strangers was released on November 12, 1974.

Who directed All the Kind Strangers?

All the Kind Strangers was directed by Burt Kennedy.

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Who is in the cast of All the Kind Strangers?

All the Kind Strangers stars Stacy Keach as James "Jimmy" Wheeler, John Savage as Peter and Robby Benson as John, among 9 credited actors.

Does All the Kind Strangers have a post-credit scene?

No. All the Kind Strangers has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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