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Love with the Proper Stranger
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Love with the Proper Stranger

1963-12-25 · 102 min · ★ 6.8

Comedy · Drama · Romance

Angie Rossini, an innocent New York City sales clerk from a repressive Italian-American family, engages in a short-lived affair with a handsome jazz musician named Rocky Papasano. When Angie becomes pregnant, she tracks down Rocky hoping he'll pay for her abortion.

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Directors
Robert Mulligan
Production companies
Paramount Pictures, Boardwalk Productions
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 8,500,000

Top Cast

Natalie WoodNatalie WoodAngie Rossini
Steve McQueenSteve McQueenRocky Papasano
Edie AdamsEdie AdamsBarbie
Herschel BernardiHerschel BernardiDominick Rossini
Anne HegiraAnne HegiraBeetie
Harvey LembeckHarvey LembeckJulio Rossini
Mario BadolatiElio Papasano
Penny SantonMama Rossini
Elena KaramThe Woman
Virginia VincentVirginia VincentAnna
Nina VarelaNina VarelaMrs. Columbo
E. Nick AlexanderGuido Rossini
Marilyn ChrisMarilyn ChrisGina
Augusta CiolliAugusta CiolliMrs. Papasano
Wolfe BarzellWolfe BarzellThe Priest
Tom BosleyTom BosleyAnthony Columbo
Richard DysartRichard DysartAccountant (uncredited)
Barney MartinBarney MartinSidney (uncredited)
Richard MulliganRichard MulliganLouie (uncredited)
Vic TaybackVic TaybackCye (uncredited)

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