The Passing Stranger (1954): cast, story & where to watch
1954 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1954, The Passing Stranger is a drama and crime film directed by John Arnold, running about 84 minutes.
What it’s about. The British Passing Stranger stars Hollywood actor Lee Patterson as a deserting American GI. He drifts about until he falls in with a gang of gunrunners. He wants to quit, but can't until he makes enough money to support himself and his love Diane Cilento. Just before this is possible, Cilento's ex-boyfriend blows the whistle on the crooks. Just long enough not to wear out its welcome, The Passing Stranger is a passing good little film noir.
Who’s in it. The Passing Stranger stars Lee Patterson as Chick, Diane Cilento as Jill, Olive Gregg as Meg and Liam Redmond as Barnes, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, The Passing Stranger has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Passing Stranger page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Passing Stranger tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Passing Stranger (1954)?
- In US, The Passing Stranger is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Passing Stranger worth watching?
- The Passing Stranger holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Passing Stranger?
- The Passing Stranger stars Lee Patterson, Diane Cilento, Olive Gregg, Liam Redmond and Mark Dignam.
- When was The Passing Stranger released?
- The Passing Stranger was released in 1954, with a runtime of about 84 minutes.