

The Intimate Stranger
1956-06-01 · 84 min · ★ 6.1
Film producer Reggie Wilson is worried he may have a dual personality. Fleeing Hollywood, he finds himself in England and married to the studio boss's daughter after which he quickly rises through the studio ranks. Then the letters begin to appear from a lovesick American actress who wants to know why he has thrown her over.
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- Directors
- Joseph Losey
- Production companies
- Anglo-Guild Productions, Merton Park Studios
- Countries
- United Kingdom
- Status
- Released
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Richard BasehartReginald 'Reggie' Wilson
Mary MurphyEvelyn Stewart
Constance CummingsKay Wallace
Roger LiveseyBen Case
Faith BrookLesley Wilson
Mervyn JohnsErnest ChapleTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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