The Strange One
Seen it?1957 | 100 min | Drama
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who loves a strong drama.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 40 min.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1957: an older pace and style.
A military school student develops a destructive power over his fellow cadets.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsBelow par
40% 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
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 9K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Jack Garfein
- Ben GazzaraJocko de Paris
- Pat HingleHarold Koble
- Peter Mark RichmanCadet Colonel Corger (as Mark Richman)
- Arthur StorchSimmons
- Paul E. RichardsPerrin McKee
- Larry GatesMajor Avery
- Clifton JamesColonel Ramey
- Geoffrey HorneGeorgie Avery
- James OlsonRoger Gatt
- Julie WilsonRosebud