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The Stranger( 2022)

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Overview

Two strangers strike up a conversation on a long journey. One is a suspect in an unsolved missing person’s case and the other an undercover operative on his trail. Their uneasy friendship becomes the core of this tightly wrought thriller, which is based on the true story of one of the largest investigations and undercover operations in Australia.

    Top Billed Cast

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      Joel Edgerton

      Mark Frame

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      Sean Harris

      Henry Teague

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      Jada Alberts

      Detective Kate Rylett

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      Fletcher Humphrys

      Detective Graham Ikin

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      Mike Foenander

      Heavy Man

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      Steve Mouzakis

      Paul Emery

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      Simon Elrahi

      Lieutenant

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      Alan Dukes

      John

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      Ewen Leslie

      Milliken

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      Matthew Sunderland

      Controller / Cleaner

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      Lucinda Nicholas

      Flight Attendant (uncredited)

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      Peta Shannon

      Detective E

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      Thibul Nettle

      SES worker

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      Melanie Munt

      Senior Female Detective (uncredited)

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      Anni Finsterer

      Female Uniformed Cop (uncredited)

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      Patty Glavieux

      WA Detective

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      Adam Morgan

      Large Man / Bodyguard

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      Andreas Sobik

      Car Salesman

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      Nick Buckland

      Arresting Detective

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      Violet Rowe

      Mari Patrick

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      Rachel Burke

      Interviewing Detective

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      Lori Bell

      Former Partner

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      Lotte St. Clair

      Emergency Operator

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      Martha Lott

      RSL Manager

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      Isabella Albani

      Flight Attendant

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      Heidi Jo

      Senior Forensic Officer

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      Adam Ovadia

      Undercover Housekeeper

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      Stephen Leeder

      Airfield Operative

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    A review by Manuel São Bento

    5
    Written by Manuel São Bento on Wed Oct 26 2022
    MORE SPOILER-FREE MINI-REVIEWS @ https://www.msbreviews.com/movie-reviews/mini-reviews-2022-edition "The Stranger is inspired by true events, but the conventionalisms surrounding this type of adaptation make the viewing predictable, too slow, and with an almost nonexistent replay value. Thomas M. Wright manages to insert some visually interesting shots, relying mainly on the subtle, intimate performances of Joel Edgerton and Sean Harris to carry the story. However, the so-called mystery lacks actual intrigue and anything emotional to connect with the viewers, creating doubt as to whether ...

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    Facts

    Status

    Released

    Original Language

    English

    Budget

    -

    Revenue

    149441.00

    Keywords

    • australia
    • friendship
    • paranoia
    • investigation
    • based on true story
    • criminal
    • sting operation
    • cold case
    • undercover detective
    • unsolved murder