The Woman and the Stranger
1985, German. Directed by Rainer Simon.
Based on a switched identity, in circumstances that are found in real life as well as fiction, this drama tells the story of two soldiers fighting together in World War I. Karl (Joachim Latsch) and Richard (Hans-Use Bauer) become close friends while serving time in a German POW camp. One day Karl manages a successful escape and goes to Richard's home where he seeks refuge posing as Richard. But Richard's wife Anna (Kathrin Waligura) has never given up hope that her husband is still alive -- a possibility that would shatter Karl's proposed new life. In fact, Richard did not die in the POW camp. This film shared the Grand Prix award at the 1985 Berlin Film Festival.
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- German
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- Released
- 31 January 1985
- Original title
- Die Frau und der Fremde
- Country
- East Germany
- Written by
- Leonhard Frank, Rainer Simon
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What The Woman and the Stranger is based on
The Woman and the Stranger is based on Carl and Anna (1927) by Leonhard Frank.
1927
Carl and Anna
By Leonhard Frank
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The Woman and the Stranger runs 97 minutes (1h 37m).
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The Woman and the Stranger isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 31 January 1985. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Woman and the Stranger?
If you liked The Woman and the Stranger, try The One That Got Away, The War Below, From Hilde, with Love.
Who directed The Woman and the Stranger?
The Woman and the Stranger (1985) was directed by Rainer Simon and stars Kathrin Waligura, Joachim Lätsch, Peter Zimmermann.
What is The Woman and the Stranger based on?
The Woman and the Stranger is based on Carl and Anna (1927) by Leonhard Frank.