The Other (1972): Cast, Ratings & Plot
The Other is a 1972 drama thriller directed by Robert Mulligan, starring Chris Udvarnoky, Martin Udvarnoky and Diana Muldaur. It is based on The Other by Thomas Tryon and Dan Chaon. It runs 1 hour 48 minutes. Critics gave it 65 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 48m (108 min)
- Director
- Robert Mulligan
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Twentieth Century Fox
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Other About?
The premise of The Other without spoilers, adapted from The Other by Thomas Tryon and Dan Chaon. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
During a sweltering summer in 1935, a small American farm experiences a string of disturbing and violent incidents. The unsettling events draw the attention of two strikingly similar twin girls and their strained family, forcing them to confront a sinister presence hidden beneath the seemingly peaceful community. As the mysteries deepen, the family must grapple with the dark forces at play and the secrets that threaten to tear them apart.
The Other Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- child's point of view
- rat
- harmonica
- evil twin
- 1930s
- screenplay adapted by author
- weathervane
- screaming in panic
- holy smoke as exclamation
- burned out barn
- family relationships
- farm life
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- son murders father
- based on the novel of the same name
- impaled on a spike
- period drama
- water well
- dead twin brother
- child rearing
- angel
- paralyzed in a fall
- impaled to death
- writer feature film debut
- children
- family ring
- farmhand
- childhood drama
- whistler
- family farm
- writer producer
- pushed women downstairs
- supernatural thriller
- thunderstorm
- widowed mother
- psychological thriller
- italian american
- death of twin brother
- constable
- fruit cellar
- heraldic emblem
- 12 year old boy
- child's imagination
- connecticut
- haunted by the past
- reference to lindbergh kidnapping
- psychological horror
- child protagonist
- child antagonist
- psychological drama
- year 1935
The Other Cast
Chris Udvarnoky leads the cast, with Martin Udvarnoky and Diana Muldaur. Directed by Robert Mulligan; 10 actors are credited in all.
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Director Robert Mulligan
Also Starring in The Other
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More films directed by Robert Mulligan, best-rated first: To Kill a Mockingbird, The Man in the Moon, The Great Impostor and Summer of '42.
The Other Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave The Other 65 on Metacritic.
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Metacritic 65 Metascore
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TMDB 65% User score
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The Other Plot Summary
What happens in The Other from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 11 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In the quiet rural town of Pequot Landing, Connecticut, in 1935, the life of 12-year-old Niles Perry (Chris Udvarnoky) is shaped by a mixture of innocence, curiosity, and the dark shadows cast by recent tragedies. Niles shares his world with his mischievous twin brother, Holland (Martin Udvarnoky), whose impish nature often leads them into trouble. A significant family heirloom, a family emblem ring decorated with a peregrine falcon, holds sentimental value and was handed down from their grandfather after their father’s untimely death the year before. Holland, once the bearer of the ring, later presents it to Niles, symbolizing their bond amidst the troubling events surrounding their family.
Full summary
The whole story of The Other, scene by scene
The Other Trailers & Videos
2 videos: 1 trailer and 1 featurette.
- Featurette Steve Senski on THE OTHER
How Well Do You Know The Other?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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- Question 10: not answered
In what year is the story of 'The Other' set?
Cars in The Other
9 cars on screen, including the 1929 Packard Standard Eight and the 1916 Buick Model D Funeral Coach.
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1929 Packard Standard Eight Important role -
1916 Buick Model D Funeral Coach Minor role -
1927 Ford Model T Minor role -
1925 Holt 5-ton Minor role
The Other Also Known As
12 alternative titles, including “L'autre” and “O allos”.
- Also known as
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- L'autre
- O allos
- Другой
- Los mellizos del terror
- El otro
- Chi è l'altro?
- A Inocente Face do Terror
- 悪を呼ぶ少年
- A másik
- 死亡游戏
- 디 아더
- Ο Άλλος
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The Other FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, ratings, the book behind it and post-credit scenes of The Other, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Other?
The Other runs 1 hour 48 minutes (108 minutes).
When was The Other released?
The Other was released on May 26, 1972.
Who directed The Other?
The Other was directed by Robert Mulligan.
More films by Robert Mulligan Who is in the cast of The Other?
The Other stars Chris Udvarnoky, Martin Udvarnoky and Diana Muldaur, among 10 credited actors.
How is The Other rated?
The Other has 65 on Metacritic and 65% on TMDB.
Is The Other based on a book?
Yes. The Other is adapted from The Other by Thomas Tryon and Dan Chaon.
Does The Other have a post-credit scene?
No. The Other has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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