A Stranger Came by Train
1974, Swedish. Directed by Lars G. Thelestam.
An American gangster of Swedish origins returns to his homeland to set up shop as a morality crusader, much in the manner of the later phenomenon of televangelists. While indulging in behind-the-scene shenanigans including rape and murder, the gangster (played by American Clu Gulagher) preaches to large audiences, using mass hypnotism and show-biz razzmatazz to get his message across. The film also features a brief performance by Per Oscarsson, following his highly publicized "retirement" from screen acting.
- Runtime
- 1h 47m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Swedish
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Cast & crew
- Lars G. ThelestamDirector
- Clu GulagerGlenn Mortenson
- Ernst GüntherAnders Andersson
- Per OscarssonJohan Gustavsson
- Anne-Lise GaboldMaria
- Ulla SjöblomKristina Nordbäck
- Gudrun BrostAnna Nilsson
- Inga Tidbladmajorskan
- Hans Alfredsonbiljardhallsföreståndaren
- Lou CastelCast
- Anne-Lise GaboldCast
- Carl-Axel HeiknertCast
- Peter LindgrenCast
Details
- Released
- 28 October 1974
- Original title
- Gangsterfilmen
- Country
- Sweden
- Written by
- Lars G. Thelestam, Max Lundgren
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A Stranger Came by Train runs 107 minutes (1h 47m).
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A Stranger Came by Train isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 28 October 1974. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like A Stranger Came by Train?
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Who directed A Stranger Came by Train?
A Stranger Came by Train (1974) was directed by Lars G. Thelestam and stars Clu Gulager, Ernst Günther, Per Oscarsson.