I See a Dark Stranger
Seen it?1946 | 112 min | Drama, Thriller, War
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (80% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had soft box office and little lasting buzz. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for history and war-film fans and people who enjoy a knot in their stomach. It puts you in the middle of the fighting, and doesn't let you forget the cost. A good follow-up to The Guns of Navarone or Fury.
- The mood
- Tense, intense.
- The pace
- Gives its people room to develop, at 1 hr 52 min.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1946: an older pace and style.
- Skip it if you need something light and fast tonight.
Proud Irishwoman Bridie Quilty journeys to Dublin while World War II rages across Europe. During her travels, she encounters J. Miller, who recruits her as a Nazi spy. She acquires the necessary information that leads to the breakout of a German spy who holds key information about the Allies' newest offensive plans. However, the arrival of British officer David Baynes and his romancing of Bridie lead to unexpected consequences.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
80% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 12K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Frank Launder
- Deborah KerrBridie Quilty
- Trevor HowardLt. David Bayne
- Raymond HuntleyJ. Miller
- Michael HowardHawkins
- Liam RedmondUncle Timothy
- Brefni O'RorkeMichael O'Callaghan
- James HarcourtGrandfather Edwards
- George WoodbridgeWalter
- Garry MarshCapt. Goodhusband
- Olga LindoMrs Edwards