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The Stranger (1987): Cast

The Stranger (1987) movie poster

The Stranger is a 1987 thriller starring Bonnie Bedelia as Alice Kildee, Cecilia Roth and Ricardo Darín. It runs 1 hour 29 minutes.

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The Stranger (1987) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 29m (89 min)
Genre
Thriller
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Stranger About?

The premise of The Stranger without spoilers.

Bonnie Bedelia leads this psychological thriller about a woman who sees a murder and tries to escape. During her flight she crashes, losing her memory. Though she cannot recall her own name or the crime scene, she vividly describes the killing, yet remains unable to identify the perpetrators or where it happened.

The Stranger Themes & Keywords

· 25 tags
  • micro film
  • skeptical cop
  • hunted
  • gang
  • dea agent
  • shot and killed
  • female amnesiac
  • love interest
  • female protagonist
  • happy ending
  • song during end credits
  • pop rock song
+13 more
  • witness to a murder
  • swallowing evidence
  • film within a film
  • woman
  • murder
  • witness
  • amnesia
  • hitman
  • neo noir
  • car accident
  • psychiatrist
  • plot twist
  • surprise ending
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Cast & crew

The Stranger Cast & Characters

Bonnie Bedelia leads the cast as Alice Kildee, with Cecilia Roth as Anita and Ricardo Darín as Clark Whistler.

Also Starring in The Stranger

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Cars

Cars in The Stranger

9 cars on screen, including the 1980 BMW 3 E21 and the 1972 Chevrolet Camaro.

All 9 cars
  • 1980 BMW 3 E21 in The Stranger 1980 BMW 3 E21 Main role
  • 1972 Chevrolet Camaro in The Stranger 1972 Chevrolet Camaro Important role
  • 1977 Chevrolet Caprice Classic in The Stranger 1977 Chevrolet Caprice Classic Important role
  • 1971 Chevrolet unknown in The Stranger 1971 Chevrolet unknown Minor role
Details

The Stranger Also Known As

3 alternative titles, including “El Extraño” and “Traición y Venganza”.

Also known as
  • El Extraño
  • Traición y Venganza
  • 陌生人

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FAQ

The Stranger FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

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

How long is The Stranger?

The Stranger runs 1 hour 29 minutes (89 minutes).

When was The Stranger released?

The Stranger was released on December 4, 1987.

Who is in the cast of The Stranger?

The Stranger stars Bonnie Bedelia as Alice Kildee, Cecilia Roth as Anita and Ricardo Darín as Clark Whistler, among 27 credited actors.

Does The Stranger have a post-credit scene?

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

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