"The Stranger" is a gripping crime drama film directed by and starring the legendary Orson Welles alongside Loretta Young, Edward G. Robinson, and Philip Merivale. Set against a backdrop of post-World War II America, the story follows a war crimes investigator named Wilson (Edward G. Robinson) as he tracks down a notorious Nazi fugitive, Franz Kindler (Orson Welles), who has assumed a new identity in a small town in Connecticut. As Wilson delves deeper into the investigation, he becomes entangled in a web of deceit, betrayal, and dark secrets. Loretta Young plays Mary Longstreet, the unsuspecting wife of the enigmatic stranger, who begins to suspect that her husband may not be who he claims to be. With tension escalating and danger lurking at every corner, Wilson must race against time to expose Kindler's true identity before it's too late. Filled with suspense, mystery, and moral dilemmas, "The Stranger" is a classic film-noir masterpiece that keeps viewers on the edge of their seats until the very end. Released in 2020, this timeless tale of deception and redemption continues to captivate audiences with its stellar performances and haunting narrative.
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