The Stranger in Town (1963): cast, story & where to watch
1963 · Film
Released in 1963, The Stranger in Town is a drama film directed by Halit Refiğ, running about 75 minutes.
What it’s about. A young engineer Aydin comes back to his hometown after years of education as a mining engineer in London. Selami, the owner of a local wood company, paid for Aydin's tuition and expenses. Selami has been the employer of Aydin's father in the past and he acts like an elder brother for Aydin, offers him to stay in his house. Aydin starts to work as the chief engineer in one of the mining companies. From the first day onwards Aydin opposes the mining practices imposed by Rahmi Bey, the owner of the company. He orders to stop mining and deals with the wood sellers who sell low-quality wood used to support the thrusts in the mines.
Who’s in it. The Stranger in Town stars Göksel Arsoy as Aydın, Goksel Arsoy as Aydin, Nilüfer Aydan as Gönül and Reha Yurdakul as Selami Agaçligil, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Stranger in Town page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Stranger in Town tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Stranger in Town (1963)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Stranger in Town change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in The Stranger in Town?
- The Stranger in Town stars Göksel Arsoy, Goksel Arsoy, Nilüfer Aydan, Reha Yurdakul and Ali Şen.
- When was The Stranger in Town released?
- The Stranger in Town was released in 1963, with a runtime of about 75 minutes.