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Stranger with a Camera (2000): Cast

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Stranger with a Camera is a 2000 documentary directed by Elizabeth Barret, starring Hobart Ison and Hugh O'Connor. It runs 1 hour 1 minute.

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Stranger with a Camera (2000) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 1m (61 min)
Director
Elizabeth Barret
Genre
Documentary
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Stranger with a Camera About?

The premise of Stranger with a Camera without spoilers.

In 1967 Canadian filmmaker Hugh O’Connor and his crew traveled to eastern Kentucky to document everyday Americans. After filming coal miners and their families in rental homes, they were confronted by property owner Hobart Ison, who fired three shots, killing O’Connor. Kentucky native Elizabeth Barrett investigates the tragedy, seeking insight into the region’s people and culture.

Stranger with a Camera Themes & Keywords

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+22 more
  • interview
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Cast & crew

Stranger with a Camera Cast

Hobart Ison leads the cast, with Hugh O'Connor. Directed by Elizabeth Barret.

From the director

More from Elizabeth Barret

One more film directed by Elizabeth Barret: Portraits and Dreams.

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Stranger with a Camera FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Stranger with a Camera, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Stranger with a Camera?

Stranger with a Camera runs 1 hour 1 minute (61 minutes).

When was Stranger with a Camera released?

Stranger with a Camera was released on July 11, 2000.

Who directed Stranger with a Camera?

Stranger with a Camera was directed by Elizabeth Barret.

More films by Elizabeth Barret

Who is in the cast of Stranger with a Camera?

Stranger with a Camera stars Hobart Ison and Hugh O'Connor.

Does Stranger with a Camera have a post-credit scene?

No. Stranger with a Camera has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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