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Release Year1956
Runtime1h 25m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationNR
GenresDrama, Western
Votes12
DirectorWilliam Witney
WritersBarry Shipman
TypeFeature Film
Rating6.8 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsStranger at My Door
About Stranger at My Door
Notorious outlaw Clay Anderson and gang rob the town bank and flee in separate directions. Riding hard, Clay's horse goes lame and he is forced to pull-up at a nearby farm. He soon discovers that the place belongs to local preacher Hollis Jarret, his new wife, and a son from a previous marriage. Clay, posing as a weary traveler, tries to insinuate himself into a secure hideout, but the reverend isn't fooled. He agrees to allow Clay to remain at the farm for a few days, but his motive isn't the preservation of his family's safety. Hollis reasons that, with time, patience and a lot of faith, he can convince the outlaw to turn over a new leaf. But Clay's criminal tendencies may run deeper than the preacher had imagined
Directed by William Witney, Stranger at My Door leans on a strong ensemble — Macdonald Carey, Patricia Medina, Skip Homeier — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 1956.
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