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Directed by Satyajit Ray, The Stranger leans on a strong ensemble — Utpal Dutt, Dipankar Dey, Mamata Shankar — 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 1991.
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