Walk Softly, Stranger (1950): cast, story & where to watch
1950 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1950, Walk Softly, Stranger is a drama, crime and romance film directed by Robert Stevenson, running about 81 minutes. “A Strange Lie! A Strange Love!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A petty crook moves to an Ohio town and courts a factory owner's disabled daughter.
Who’s in it. Walk Softly, Stranger stars Joseph Cotten as Chris Hale aka Steve, Alida Valli as Elaine Corelli, Spring Byington as Mrs. Brentman and Paul Stewart as Whitey Lake, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Walk Softly, Stranger has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and HBO Max. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Walk Softly, Stranger page.
If you liked it. Fans of Walk Softly, Stranger tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Walk Softly, Stranger (1950)?
- In US, Walk Softly, Stranger is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and HBO Max. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Walk Softly, Stranger worth watching?
- Walk Softly, Stranger holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, crime and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Walk Softly, Stranger?
- Walk Softly, Stranger stars Joseph Cotten, Alida Valli, Spring Byington, Paul Stewart and Jack Paar.
- When was Walk Softly, Stranger released?
- Walk Softly, Stranger was released in 1950, with a runtime of about 81 minutes.