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The Stranger (1967): Cast

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The Stranger is a 1967 drama directed by Luchino Visconti, starring Marcello Mastroianni as Arthur Meursault, Bernard Blier and Anna Karina. It runs 1 hour 44 minutes.

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The Stranger (1967) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 44m (104 min)
Director
Luchino Visconti
Genre
Drama
Original language
Italian
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Stranger About?

The premise of The Stranger without spoilers.

Meursault drifts through life feeling completely detached from those around him, consumed by a profound sense of alienation. This emotional isolation drives him to sudden, unexplainable outbursts of aggression, ultimately leading to a fatal act of murder.

The Stranger Themes & Keywords

· 34 tags
  • algeria
  • algiers
  • prison
  • bathing suit
  • based on novel
  • administrator
  • retirement home
  • wake
  • reference to fernandel
  • pimp
  • seaside
  • swimming
+22 more
  • boyfriend girlfriend relationship
  • trial
  • uncomfortable
  • heat
  • atheist
  • funeral
  • murder
  • foreign language adaptation
  • sun
  • nihilism
  • mourning
  • knife
  • death of mother
  • absurdism
  • man dog relationship
  • shot to death
  • walking on a beach
  • kiss
  • foreplay
  • moaning
  • man
  • courtroom
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Cast & crew

The Stranger Cast & Characters

Marcello Mastroianni leads the cast as Arthur Meursault, with Bernard Blier as Defense Counsel and Anna Karina as Marie Cardona. Directed by Luchino Visconti; 22 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Luchino Visconti

More films directed by Luchino Visconti: The Leopard (re-release), The Leopard (re-release), Rocco and His Brothers (re-release) and L'Innocente.

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The Stranger Trailers & Videos

The trailer of The Stranger.

The Stranger "Official" Trailer

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FAQ

The Stranger FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

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

How long is The Stranger?

The Stranger runs 1 hour 44 minutes (104 minutes).

When was The Stranger released?

The Stranger was released on September 6, 1967.

Who directed The Stranger?

The Stranger was directed by Luchino Visconti.

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Who is in the cast of The Stranger?

The Stranger stars Marcello Mastroianni as Arthur Meursault, Bernard Blier as Defense Counsel and Anna Karina as Marie Cardona, among 22 credited actors.

Does The Stranger have a post-credit scene?

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

What language is The Stranger in?

The original language of The Stranger is Italian.

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