Return of a Stranger (1961 film)
| Return of a Stranger | |
|---|---|
Warner-Pathé Distributors (UK) | |
Release date | 1961 |
Running time | 63 minutes |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Language | English |
Return of a Stranger is a 1961 British
Plot
The quiet suburban world of Pam and John Allen is shattered when a strange man begins stalking them with late night phone calls and sudden disturbing appearances. It emerges that the man, Homer Trent, was a part of Pam's teenage past at an orphanage. He was besotted with her then, and was eventually imprisoned for her rape. Now free, Trent is intent on claiming Pam.
Cast
- John Irelandas John Allen
- Susan Stephen as Pam Allen
- Cyril Shaps as Homer Trent
- Timothy Beaton as Tommy Allen
- Patrick McAlinney as Whittaker
- Kevin Stoney as Wayne
- Ian Fleming as Meecham
- Raymond Rollett as Somerset
- Frederick Piper as Fred
- Martin Carthy as lift boy
Critical reception
Britmovie called the film a "Creepy yet risible Brian Clemens scripted quota-quickie thriller from low-budget specialists the Danziger Brothers."[4]
TV Guide gave it two out of four stars, and called it a "Creepy, very suspenseful thriller ... Taut direction by Varnel and good performances from the principals make this one memorable."[5]
References
- ISBN 978-1-8445-7319-6.
- ^ "Return of a Stranger". British Film Institute Collections Search. Retrieved 7 November 2023.
- Monthly Film Bulletin. 29 (336): 41. 1 January 1962 – via ProQuest.
- ^ "Return of a Stranger_1961 | Britmovie | Home of British Films". www.britmovie.co.uk. Archived from the original on 13 July 2011.
- ^ "Return of a Stranger". TV Guide.
External links
- Return of a Stranger at IMDb
- Return of a Stranger at ReelStreets
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