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Cast
Pierre Deladonchamps
as Franck
Christophe Paou
as Michel
Patrick d'Assumçao
as Henri
Jérôme Chappatte
as Inspector Damroder
Mathieu Vervisch
as Éric
Gilbert Traïna
as Tuesday Night Man
Emmanuel Daumas
as Philippe
Sébastien Badachaoui
as Eric's Boyfriend
Gilles Guérin
as Ladies' Man
François-Renaud Labarthe
as Pascal Ramière
Movie Info & Details
Release Year2013
Runtime1h 40m
LanguageFrench
CertificationNR
GenresDrama, Thriller
Votes472
DirectorAlain Guiraudie
WritersAlain Guiraudie
TypeFeature Film
Rating6.3 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsStranger by the Lake
About Stranger by the Lake
Franck spends his summer days hopelessly searching for companionship at a popular cruising spot on the shores of a lake in rural France. One day, he meets Michel, an attractive yet darkly mysterious man and falls blindly in love.
Directed by Alain Guiraudie, Stranger by the Lake leans on a strong ensemble — Pierre Deladonchamps, Christophe Paou, Patrick d'Assumçao — 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 2013.
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