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The Strange Affair of Uncle Harry

Seen it?

1945 | 80 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller

Sunday Safe Betearly rating

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

It earned strong reviews (80% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a box office flop and almost no 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 crime-drama fans and anyone who likes to be kept guessing. If you loved Glengarry Glen Ross or The Asphalt Jungle, start here.
The mood
Tense, dark and gritty.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 20 min.
What might put you off
Made in 1945: an older pace and style.

George Sanders stars in this engrossing melodrama about a very domineering sister who holds a tight grip on her brother -- especially when he shows signs of falling in love.

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 powerWeak

    Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; interest faded quickly after launch

  • Buzz & cultural impactWeak

    About 9K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Robert Siodmak

  • George SandersHarry Melville Quincey
  • Geraldine FitzgeraldLettie Quincey
  • Ella RainesDeborah Brown
  • Sara AllgoodNona
  • Moyna MacGillHester Quincy
  • Samuel S. HindsDr. Adams
  • Harry von ZellBen
  • Judy ClarkHelen
  • Coulter IrwinBiff Wagner
  • Craig ReynoldsJohn Warren