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Johnathon W @Hoppynsc Aug 18, 2026 Solid but not extraordinary thriller that is technically well-made but doesn't really stand out. Orson Welles is solid in the lead as Nazi in hiding, and you even root for him a bit despite his past crimes. He gets solid support from the rest of the cast, especially Edward G. Robinson as the dogged Nazi hunter on his trail. Behind the camera, Welles crafts a solid thriller but not an extraordinary one, especially compared other his other works. Ironically, this was his most commercially successful one. Overall, a solid watch but not one of Welles's best. See more

bruce F @bruce999 Aug 14, 2026 well done spy movie. suspenseful. worth a look. See more

Craig W @RT07282313 Jun 25, 2025 Myah, see! Film Noir see! Melodramatic acting see! The (over)acting in movies from 70 years ago don’t hold up that well. The extreme close ups. The cutaways. Screaming and crying. Whoever filmed and whoever lit these scenes should have their union cards confiscated. An okay story. See more

Dallas H @RT53171010 Feb 20, 2025 Connecticut is not in Argentina! But I still got a kick from watching Orson Welles and Edward G. Robinson do their acting shtick in this post-war drama. See more

Leaburn O @RT35452347 Jul 5, 2024 Strange how this was a box office success for Welles when little of his better work was. This is a decent enough noir at first but becomes progressively sillier as we build towards the so ridiculous it’s kind of brilliant ending. Watched on DVD. See more

r96 s @RT00952237 May 23, 2024 A good movie, albeit one that finishes weaker than it started. I really enjoyed the set up of 'The Stranger', though once the cat is let out the bag events do move along at a notch below. The final 30 feels a little drawn out, admittedly only in a relative sense because it is still perfectly watchable - but I personally wasn't as interested as I was across the opening chunk. There is a commanding showing from Edward G. Robinson, the best of those onscreen for my money. Orson Welles is good too, particularly visually. Loretta Young has a couple of impressive moments in there too, even if her character is quite baffling at times. Billy House stands out in my memory from this too. Taking everything into consideration, this 1946 picture is one I'd recommend; even if my feelings post-watch are of wanting more from it. See more

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