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We Were Strangers is an American romantic film drama first released in 1949,
directed by John Huston.
The film is based on a novel by Robert Sylvester and stars Jennifer Jones, John Garfield, Pedro Armendáriz, Gilbert Roland and Ramon Novarro.
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Credits
- Director: John Huston
- Script: John Huston, Robert Sylvester (novel), Peter Viertel
- Photo: Russell Metty
- Music: George Antheil
- Cast: Jennifer Jones (China Valdés), John Garfield (Anthony L. ’Tony’ Fenner), Pedro Armendáriz (Armando Ariete), Gilbert Roland (Guillermo Montilla), Ramon Novarro (Chief), Wally Cassell (Miguel), David Bond (Ramón Sánchez), José Pérez (Toto), Morris Ankrum (Mr. Seymour, Bank Manager), Abdullah Abbas, Mimi Aguglia (Mama), Salvador Baguez (Cart Driver), Argentina Brunetti (Mother), Spencer Chan (Celebrant), Freddie Chapman (Altar Boy), Gertrude Chorre, Jack Clisby (Guard), Helen Dickson (Contreras’s Sister), Fred Godoy (Vicente Contreras), Lelia Goldoni (Consuelo Valdés), Herschel Graham, Charles Granucci, Roberta Haynes (Lolita Valdés), Ted Hecht (Enrico), Rodolfo Hoyos Jr., John Huston (Señor Muñoz), Robert Malcolm (Priest), Paul Marion (Truck Driver), Santiago Martínez (Waiter), Alex McSweyn (Sanitation Man), Tina Menard, Paulo Monte (Roberto), Alex Montoya (Chauffeur), Alberto Morin (First Senator), Alfonso Pedroza (Sanitation Man), Rodd Redwing, Tito Renaldo (Manolo Valdés), Joel Rene (Student), Julian Rivero (Flower Vendor), Edwin Rochelle, Joe Sawaya, Leonard Strong (Bombmaker), Robert Tafur (Rubio), Felipe Turich (Spy), Harry J. Vejar (Watchman), Peter Virgo (Contreras’ Chauffeur), Billy Wilson, Thomas Quon Woo (Celebrant)
- Country: USA
- Language: English
- Runtime: 106 min; B&W
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