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Fugitive Chris Hale starts over in a small Midwestern town in Ohio, where he befriends Elaine Corelli, a kind-hearted heiress left disabled after a skiing accident. As love blossoms, Hale vows to change his ways, but escaping his past may mean one last job.
A drifter named Chris is drawn into a life of crime by a manipulative woman named Kitty. He becomes entangled in her schemes, which escalate from petty theft to more serious offenses. As Chris's involvement deepens, he finds himself increasingly conflicted between his growing feelings for Kitty and the moral implications of their actions, leading to a dramatic and suspenseful conclusion.
Upon its release, 'Walk Softly, Stranger' received mixed to negative reviews from critics, with many finding its plot convoluted and its characters underdeveloped. While Joseph Cotten's performance was generally acknowledged, the film failed to make a significant impact commercially or critically.
The film's noir elements are present but not effectively utilized.
Joseph Cotten delivers a competent performance amidst a weak narrative.
The plot is often predictable and lacks genuine suspense.
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The film was originally intended to be titled 'The Second Face' but was changed shortly before its release.
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You Are Now Entering The Little Big City. Ashton. Walk Softly, Stranger is directed by Robert Stevenson and written by Frank Fenton. It stars Joseph Cotton, Alida Valli, Spring Byington, Paul Stewart and Jack Paar. Music is by Frederick ...