The Intruder (1953): cast, story & where to watch
1953 · Film · ★ 7.2
Released in 1953, The Intruder is a crime and war film directed by Guy Hamilton, running about 84 minutes. “A Thriller of the First Category...From the Studio That Gave You "The Man Between", "Breaking the Sound Barrier" and "Seven Days to Noon"” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. When Ex Colonel Merton discovers a burglar ransacking his home, he is shocked to find out that the thief is a former soldier from his tank regiment. When the thief escapes, Merton tries to contact former members of the regiment, in order to find out what set the thief on the road to crime.
Who’s in it. The Intruder stars Jack Hawkins as Wolf Merton, George Cole as John Summers, Dennis Price as Leonard Pirry and Michael Medwin as Ginger Edwards, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, The Intruder has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Intruder page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Intruder tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, The Godfather Part II and The Dark Knight.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Intruder (1953)?
- In US, The Intruder is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Intruder worth watching?
- The Intruder holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy crime and war. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Intruder?
- The Intruder stars Jack Hawkins, George Cole, Dennis Price, Michael Medwin and Hugh Williams.
- When was The Intruder released?
- The Intruder was released in 1953, with a runtime of about 84 minutes.