Rachel and the Stranger(1948)
Once was a man, a married man... Who couldn't see the danger Until one day, one fateful day... Along came a Tall, Dark Stranger!
Rachel and the Stranger Synopsis
A widowed farmer takes an indentured servant as his new wife, but the arrival of a passing stranger threatens their burgeoning relationship.
Rachel and the Stranger (1948) is a western and romance film directed by Norman Foster, released on September 18, 1948 with a runtime of 1h 33m. It stars Loretta Young, William Holden, Robert Mitchum and Gary Gray. Viewers rate it 6.5 out of 10 across 35 ratings.
- Director:
- Norman Foster
- Writers:
- Waldo Salt, Howard Fast
- Producers:
- Richard H. Berger
- Cinematographer:
- Maury Gertsman
- Composer:
- Roy Webb
- Production:
- RKO Radio Pictures
- Status:
- Released
Rachel and the Stranger (1948) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Rachel and the Stranger before you stream it.
Rachel and the Stranger Cast & Crew
Main cast
Loretta Young
as Rachel
William Holden
as David “Big Davey" Harvey
Robert Mitchum
as Jim Fairways
Gary Gray
as Davey
Tom Tully
as Parson Jackson
Sara Haden
as Mrs. Jackson
Frank Ferguson
as Mr. Green
Walter Baldwin
as Gallus
Regina Wallace
as Mrs. Green
- Frank Conlan
Frank Conlan
as Jabez (uncredited)
Key crew
Directed by Norman Foster, written by Waldo Salt and Howard Fast, produced by Richard H. Berger.
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Rachel and the Stranger Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.5/10 from 35 ratings.
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Rachel and the Stranger – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Rachel and the Stranger online?
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Rachel and the Stranger (1948) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Rachel and the Stranger?
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The main cast of Rachel and the Stranger (1948) includes Loretta Young, William Holden, Robert Mitchum, Gary Gray and Tom Tully. The film was directed by Norman Foster. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Rachel and the Stranger released?
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Rachel and the Stranger was released on September 18, 1948 and runs for 1h 33m.
Is Rachel and the Stranger worth watching?
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Rachel and the Stranger (1948) holds an average rating of 6.5 out of 10 from 35 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy western and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Rachel and the Stranger?
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Yes. The official Rachel and the Stranger trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.