The Silent Stranger (1968): cast, story & where to watch
1968 · Film · ★ 5.3
Released in 1968, The Silent Stranger is a western film directed by Luigi Vanzi, running about 92 minutes. “When he stops talking...Start running!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The Stranger comes across some bad guys trying to kill a Japanese emissary for a very important scroll. Before the emissary dies, he asks The Stranger to return the scroll to Japan. Once there he finds himself stuck in the middle of two rival clans and decides to play them off one against each other to free the town.
Who’s in it. The Silent Stranger stars Tony Anthony as The Stranger, Lloyd Battista as The American, Rita Maura as The Princess and Kin Ômae as Matori, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, The Silent Stranger has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Silent Stranger page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Silent Stranger tend to enjoy The Good, the Bad and the Ugly, Django Unchained, Once Upon a Time in the West and For a Few Dollars More.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Silent Stranger (1968)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Silent Stranger change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Silent Stranger worth watching?
- The Silent Stranger holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Silent Stranger?
- The Silent Stranger stars Tony Anthony, Lloyd Battista, Rita Maura, Kin Ômae and Kanji Ohara.
- When was The Silent Stranger released?
- The Silent Stranger was released in 1968, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.