The Stranger
Short description
During a long trip, two men begin a conversation that evolves into a close friendship. One man is a suspect in an unsolved crime, while the other is an undercover police officer attempting to gain his trust to secure a confession. As they form an intense bond, both hide secrets that could destroy them while a major police operation closes in. The story is based on a true account of a significant undercover investigation in Australia.
Written and directed by Thomas M. Wright, this crime thriller stars Joel Edgerton as Mark Frame and Sean Harris as Henry Teague. The cast also includes Jada Alberts, Fletcher Humphrys, Mike Foenander, and Steve Mouzakis, with a total of 28 credited actors. Produced by Screen Australia, Anonymous Content, RocketScience, and See-Saw Films, the movie was a joint production involving Australia, the United Kingdom, and the United States.
Released on October 6, 2022, the film has a runtime of 117 minutes. It has received generally positive feedback from viewers, maintaining a 6.6 rating on IMDb from 30,000 votes and a 6.2 rating on TMDB from 435 votes.
What's left behind the scenes
- The film features Mount Beerwah of the Glass House Mountains in the Australian state of Queensland, where human remains were actually found; the case of their discovery served as the basis for the film's screenplay.
- The film is based on the abduction and murder of 13-year-old Daniel Morgans. Following a lengthy investigation, police tracked down a man named Brett Peter Cowan, who confessed to committing the crime.
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