The Woman and the Stranger (1985): Cast
The Woman and the Stranger is a 1985 war drama directed by Rainer Simon, starring Joachim Lätsch as Karl, Peter Zimmermann and Kathrin Waligura. It runs 1 hour 37 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 37m (97 min)
- Director
- Rainer Simon
- Original language
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German - Studio
- DEFA
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Woman and the Stranger About?
The premise of The Woman and the Stranger without spoilers.
During World War I, German soldiers Karl and Richard become close friends in a POW. After Karl escapes, he takes refuge in Richard’s home, posing as his husband. Richard’s wife Anna, hoping for her husband’s return, discovers the deception, as Richard is alive. The drama about switched identity won the Grand Prix at the 1985 Berlin Film Festival.
The Woman and the Stranger Themes & Keywords
· 1 tag- based on novel
The Woman and the Stranger Cast & Characters
Joachim Lätsch leads the cast as Karl, with Peter Zimmermann as Richard and Kathrin Waligura as Anna. Directed by Rainer Simon; 25 actors are credited in all.
- Director Rainer Simon
- Joachim Lätsch as Karl
- Peter Zimmermann as Richard
- Kathrin Waligura as Anna
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Ulrich Mühe as Revolutionär
Also Starring in The Woman and the Stranger
· 21 more- Christine Schorn Trude
- Hans-Uwe Bauer Verwirrter Soldat
- Gertraud Last
- Herbert Sand Kriegsinvalide
- Reiner Heise
- Erdmute Schmidt-Christian
- Katrin Knappe Marie
- Siegfried Höchst Horst
- Rosemarie Herzog
- Karl-Ernst Horbol
- Mirko Haninger
- Daniel Fries
- Roman-Eckhard Galonska
- Rolf-Martin Kruckenberg
- Timo Jacob
- Hasso von Lenski
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The Woman and the Stranger Also Known As
5 alternative titles, including “女人和陌生人” and “La signora e lo straniero”.
- Also known as
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- 女人和陌生人
- La signora e lo straniero
- La mujer y el extraño
- La Femme et l'Étranger
- Женщина и чужой
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The Woman and the Stranger FAQ: Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The Woman and the Stranger, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Woman and the Stranger?
The Woman and the Stranger runs 1 hour 37 minutes (97 minutes).
When was The Woman and the Stranger released?
The Woman and the Stranger was released on January 31, 1985.
Who directed The Woman and the Stranger?
The Woman and the Stranger was directed by Rainer Simon.
More films by Rainer Simon Who is in the cast of The Woman and the Stranger?
The Woman and the Stranger stars Joachim Lätsch as Karl, Peter Zimmermann as Richard and Kathrin Waligura as Anna, among 25 credited actors.
Does The Woman and the Stranger have a post-credit scene?
No. The Woman and the Stranger has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is The Woman and the Stranger in?
The original language of The Woman and the Stranger is German.
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