A Stranger Came by Train (1974)
An American gangster of Swedish origins returns to his homeland to set up shop as a morality crusader, much in the manner of the later phenomenon of televangelists. While indulging in behind-the-scene shenanigans including rape and murder, the gangster (played by American Clu Gulagher) preaches to large audiences, using mass hypnotism and show-biz razzmatazz to get his message across. The film also features a brief performance by Per Oscarsson, following his highly publicized "retirement" from screen acting.
Director: Lars G. Thelestam
Genre: Crime, Drama
Runtime: 107 min
Release Date: October 28, 1974
Cast
- Clu Gulager - Glenn Mortenson
- Ernst Günther - Anders Andersson
- Per Oscarsson - Johan Gustavsson
- Anne-Lise Gabold - Maria
- Ulla Sjöblom - Kristina Nordbäck
- Gudrun Brost - Anna Nilsson
- Inga Tidblad - majorskan
- Hans Alfredson - biljardhallsföreståndaren
- Lou Castel
- Anne-Lise Gabold
Screenplay
Music: Bengt Ernryd
Cinematography: Jörgen Persson
Editing: Lars Hagström
Production: Sandrews, Svenska Filminstitutet
Country: Sweden
Language: English, svenska
Original Language: sv
More Films by Director: Lars G. Thelestam
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is A Stranger Came by Train about?
- An American gangster of Swedish origins returns to his homeland to set up shop as a morality crusader, much in the manner of the later phenomenon of televangelists. While indulging in behind-the-scene shenanigans including rape and murder, the gangster (played by American Clu Gulagher) preaches to large audiences, using mass hypnotism and show-biz razzmatazz to get his message across. The film also features a brief performance by Per Oscarsson, following his highly publicized "retirement" from screen acting.
- Who directed A Stranger Came by Train?
- A Stranger Came by Train was directed by Lars G. Thelestam.
- Who stars in A Stranger Came by Train?
- A Stranger Came by Train stars Clu Gulager, Ernst Günther, Per Oscarsson, Anne-Lise Gabold, Ulla Sjöblom, Gudrun Brost.
- How long is A Stranger Came by Train?
- A Stranger Came by Train has a runtime of 1h 47m (107 minutes).
- What genre is A Stranger Came by Train?
- A Stranger Came by Train is a Crime, Drama film.
- Where was A Stranger Came by Train produced?
- A Stranger Came by Train was produced in Sweden.