The Intruder
The Intruder

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The Intruder

1962
Movie
84 min
English

A man in a gleaming white suit comes to a small Southern town on the eve of integration. He calls himself a social reformer. But what he does is stir up trouble--trouble he soon finds he can't control.

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IMDb6.4/10
Rotten Tomatoes60%
Director: Roger CormanGenres: Drama, Thriller

Plot Summary

A charismatic and bigoted white supremacist, Adam Cramer, travels to a Southern town to incite racial hatred and prevent integration. He uses his manipulative tactics to stir up violence against a young Black boy who is about to enroll in a previously all-white school. The situation escalates as Cramer's influence grows, leading to a tense and dangerous confrontation.

Critical Reception

Roger Corman's 'The Intruder' was a daring and confrontational film for its time, tackling the sensitive subject of racism head-on. While not a commercial success, it is recognized for its earnest attempt to explore racial tensions and the persuasive power of hate speech, with William Shatner delivering a powerful performance as the antagonist.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its bold attempt to address controversial racial issues.

  • William Shatner's intense performance as the villain is a standout.

  • Considered a powerful, albeit bleak, examination of prejudice.

Google audience: Audience reception data for 'The Intruder' is not readily available.

Fun Fact

The film was shot in large part in the small town of St. Augustine, Florida, which was experiencing its own racial tensions and protests during the filming.

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r96sk

r96sk

As uncomfortable as it is, I think it's a good movie. <em>'The Intruder'</em> is basically your standard story of how dangerous mob mentality can be, especially when coupled with ready-made white supremacy. It is a bit white saviour-y, t...

drystyx

drystyx

There's a lot going for this film about prejudice. First of all, it begins with the status quo approach. The director has William Shatner enter a town, presumably as a protagonist, though he quickly changes into an antagonist. This may be...

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