I See a Dark Stranger

Jul 4, 1946

1h 52m

★ 6.3

The woman hunt is on... For the girl with the little black book.

Overview

Proud Irishwoman Bridie Quilty journeys to Dublin while World War II rages across Europe. During her travels, she encounters J. Miller, who recruits her as a Nazi spy. She acquires the necessary information that leads to the breakout of a German spy who holds key information about the Allies' newest offensive plans. However, the arrival of British officer David Baynes and his romancing of Bridie lead to unexpected consequences.

Genres

Drama

Thriller

War

Production Companies

Individual Pictures

J. Arthur Rank Organisation

I See a Dark Stranger Trailers

Cast

Bridie Quilty

Deborah Kerr

Lt. David Bayne

Trevor Howard

J. Miller

Raymond Huntley

Hawkins

Michael Howard

Uncle Timothy

Liam Redmond

Michael O'Callaghan

Brefni O'Rorke

Grandfather Edwards

James Harcourt

Walter

George Woodbridge

Capt. Goodhusband

Garry Marsh

Mrs Edwards

Olga Lindo

Lt Spanswick

Tom Macaulay

Oscar Pryce

David Ward

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