The Stranger (2000)

The Stranger (2000) poster

The seedy underbelly of Vienna at night. Mercedes is a femme fatale from Mexico, newly arrived at the Vienna airport with her German boyfriend Rainer, where they have smuggled a kilo of cocaine through customs. Unfortunately for them, the city has just had a major drug crackdown, leaving them without buyers and money. Disgusted with Rainer, Mercedes ditches him and hooks up with Harry, a lonely and bored cab driver who agrees to help her find a buyer for the drugs so she can get some cash and go home. She offers Harry a deal he can't refuse. Is he just another pawn for Mercedes or will her promises help him achieve his hope and dreams? The story careens through the night streets of Vienna, following two amateurs navigating their way through the treacherous world of the drug trade. It's a mood piece with the backdrop of a stifling urban loneliness.

Director: Götz Spielmann
Genre: Drama, Crime
Runtime: 102 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Eddie Siblik, Walter W. Cikan
Cinematography: Fabian Eder
Editing: Hubert Canaval
Production: Teamfilm Produktion
Country: Austria
Language: Deutsch, English, Español
Original Language: de
More Films by Director: Götz Spielmann
More Films in Genre: Drama, Crime

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Stranger about?
The seedy underbelly of Vienna at night. Mercedes is a femme fatale from Mexico, newly arrived at the Vienna airport with her German boyfriend Rainer, where they have smuggled a kilo of cocaine through customs. Unfortunately for them, the city has just had a major drug crackdown, leaving them without buyers and money. Disgusted with Rainer, Mercedes ditches him and hooks up with Harry, a lonely and bored cab driver who agrees to help her find a buyer for the drugs so she can get some cash and go home. She offers Harry a deal he can't refuse. Is he just another pawn for Mercedes or will her promises help him achieve his hope and dreams? The story careens through the night streets of Vienna, following two amateurs navigating their way through the treacherous world of the drug trade. It's a mood piece with the backdrop of a stifling urban loneliness.
Who directed The Stranger?
The Stranger was directed by Götz Spielmann.
Who stars in The Stranger?
The Stranger stars Goya Toledo, Martin Feifel, Nina Proll, Simon Schwarz, Hary Prinz.
How long is The Stranger?
The Stranger has a runtime of 1h 42m (102 minutes).
What genre is The Stranger?
The Stranger is a Drama, Crime film.
Where was The Stranger produced?
The Stranger was produced in Austria.