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Love with the Proper Stranger

Seen it?

1963 | 102 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance

Saturday Specialearly rating

Why it’s a Saturday Special

It earned strong reviews (82% on Rotten Tomatoes) and it drew serious awards attention, despite a box office loss. A strong pick for the weekend.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for romantics and anyone who wants a laugh. If you loved Moonstruck or Funny Girl, start here.
The mood
Funny with heart, romantic.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 42 min.
What might put you off
Made in 1963: an older pace and style.

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.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsStrong

    82% on Rotten Tomatoes

  • AudiencesNot counted

    Not measured yet: not enough ratings

  • AwardsStrong

    Nominated for 5 Oscars, 2 Golden Globes and 1 WGA Award.

  • Box office & staying powerBelow par

    $4 million worldwide on a $9 million budget

  • Buzz & cultural impactSolid

    About 41K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Robert Mulligan

  • Natalie WoodAngie Rossini
  • Steve McQueenRocky Papasano
  • Edie AdamsBarbie
  • Herschel BernardiDominick Rossini
  • Anne HegiraBeetie
  • Harvey LembeckJulio Rossini
  • Mario BadolatiElio Papasano
  • Penny SantonMama Rossini
  • Elena KaramThe Woman
  • Virginia VincentAnna