Summary
The Passionate Stranger is a British film comedy first released in 1957,
directed by Muriel Box.
The film stars Ralph Richardson, Margaret Leighton, Patricia Dainton, Carlo Giustini and Ada Reeve.
Our overall rating for this film is: good.
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Credits
- Director: Muriel Box
- Script: Muriel Box, Sydney Box
- Photo: Otto Heller
- Music: Humphrey Searle
- Cast: Ralph Richardson (Roger Wynter), Margaret Leighton (Judith Wynter), Patricia Dainton (Emily), Carlo Giustini (Carlo), Ada Reeve (Old Woman), Andree Melly (Marla), Frederick Piper (Mr. Poldy), Michael Shepley (Miles Easter), Thorley Walters (Jimmy), George Woodbridge (1st Landlord), Allan Cuthbertson (Dr. Stevenson), John Arnatt (Maurice Lamport), Barbara Archer (Doris – the barmaid), Marjorie Rhodes (Mrs. Poldy), Megs Jenkins (Millie), Michael Trubshawe (2nd Landlord), Alexander Gauge (MC at Dance), Barbara Graley (Secretary), Christopher Witty (Peter), Fred Tooze (Amos), Pat Ryan (Guard), Diane Cilento (Bit Role), Michael Scoble (Bit Role)
- Country: UK
- Language: English
- Runtime: 97 min; B&W
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