Love with the Proper Stranger(1963)
There is a moment - a long moment - when everything is risked with the proper stranger
Love with the Proper Stranger Synopsis
Angie Rossini, an innocent New York City sales clerk from a repressive Italian-American family, engages in a short-lived affair with a handsome jazz musician named Rocky Papasano. When Angie becomes pregnant, she tracks down Rocky hoping he'll pay for her abortion.
Love with the Proper Stranger (1963) is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Robert Mulligan, released on December 25, 1963 with a runtime of 1h 42m. It stars Natalie Wood, Steve McQueen, Edie Adams and Herschel Bernardi. Viewers rate it 6.8 out of 10 across 72 ratings.
- Director:
- Robert Mulligan
- Writers:
- Arnold Schulman
- Producers:
- Alan J. Pakula, Robert Mulligan
- Cinematographer:
- Milton Krasner
- Composer:
- Elmer Bernstein
- Production:
- Paramount Pictures, Boardwalk Productions
- Budget:
- $8,500,000
- Status:
- Released
Love with the Proper Stranger (1963) Trailer
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Love with the Proper Stranger Cast & Crew
Main cast
Natalie Wood
as Angie Rossini
Steve McQueen
as Rocky Papasano
Edie Adams
as Barbie
Herschel Bernardi
as Dominick Rossini
Anne Hegira
as Beetie
Harvey Lembeck
as Julio Rossini
- Mario Badolati
Mario Badolati
as Elio Papasano
- Penny Santon
Penny Santon
as Mama Rossini
- Elena Karam
Elena Karam
as The Woman
Virginia Vincent
as Anna
Nina Varela
as Mrs. Columbo
- E. Nick Alexander
E. Nick Alexander
as Guido Rossini
Key crew
Directed by Robert Mulligan, written by Arnold Schulman, produced by Alan J. Pakula and Robert Mulligan.
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Love with the Proper Stranger Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.8/10 from 72 ratings.
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Love with the Proper Stranger – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Love with the Proper Stranger online?
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Love with the Proper Stranger (1963) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Love with the Proper Stranger?
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The main cast of Love with the Proper Stranger (1963) includes Natalie Wood, Steve McQueen, Edie Adams, Herschel Bernardi and Anne Hegira. The film was directed by Robert Mulligan. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Love with the Proper Stranger released?
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Love with the Proper Stranger was released on December 25, 1963 and runs for 1h 42m.
Is Love with the Proper Stranger worth watching?
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Love with the Proper Stranger (1963) holds an average rating of 6.8 out of 10 from 72 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Love with the Proper Stranger?
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