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Strangers' Meeting
A fateful Stranger's Meeting leads to a maelstrom of crime, deception and murder in this 64-minute British programmer. The beautiful Delphi Lawrence heads a stellar cast, including such reliables as Victor Maddern, Norman Rossington, Conrad Phillips and Reginald Hearne. The plot centers around acrobat Peter Arne, falsely accused of murder. Escaping from the authorities, Arne hides out in a rustic inn, allowing first-time director (and former cinematographer) Robert Day ample opportunity for dark, menacing shadows and sinister underlighting. The genuine murderer is revealed just seconds before the culprit's death. Stranger's Meeting was held back from release until Robert Day's "official" directorial debut, The Green Man, had made the rounds.
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Plot Summary
During World War II, a British intelligence officer is tasked with interrogating a German prisoner of war who claims to have vital information about an impending invasion. As the interrogation unfolds, the officer and the prisoner engage in a tense psychological battle, revealing their shared humanity and the brutal realities of war.
Critical Reception
Strangers' Meeting was a critically acclaimed film, praised for its intense psychological drama and powerful performances. It was noted for its intelligent script and its unflinching portrayal of the moral complexities faced by individuals during wartime.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its taut psychological tension and character depth.
Lauded for the strong performances of its lead actors.
Recognized for its intelligent and thought-provoking exploration of wartime morality.
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Fun Fact
The film was shot in black and white, a common practice for films of its era, which enhanced the dramatic and somber mood of the story.
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