The Gaunt Stranger (1938): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming
1938 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1938, The Gaunt Stranger is a drama, krimi and mystery film directed by Walter Forde, running about 75 minutes. “Edgar Wallace's Greatest Thriller” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A lawyer receives a note telling him that he'll be dead in 48 hours - and Scotland Yard must work fast to uncover the serial killer known as 'The Ringer'.
Who’s in it. The Gaunt Stranger stars Patrick Barr as Det. Insp. Alan Wembury, Alexander Knox as Dr Anthony Lomond, Wilfrid Lawson as Maurice Meister and Sonnie Hale as Samuel Cuthbert 'Sam' Hackett, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, The Gaunt Stranger has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Gaunt Stranger page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Gaunt Stranger tend to enjoy Die Verurteilten, Der Pate, Schindlers Liste and Der Pate - Teil II.
Häufige Fragen
- Where can I watch The Gaunt Stranger (1938)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Gaunt Stranger change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Gaunt Stranger worth watching?
- The Gaunt Stranger holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, krimi and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Gaunt Stranger?
- The Gaunt Stranger stars Patrick Barr, Alexander Knox, Wilfrid Lawson, Sonnie Hale and Louise Henry.
- When was The Gaunt Stranger released?
- The Gaunt Stranger was released in 1938, with a runtime of about 75 minutes.