The Intruder
1953, English. Directed by Guy Hamilton.
A Thriller of the First Category...From the Studio That Gave You "The Man Between", "Breaking the Sound Barrier" and "Seven Days to Noon"
When Ex Colonel Merton discovers a burglar ransacking his home, he is shocked to find out that the thief is a former soldier from his tank regiment. When the thief escapes, Merton tries to contact former members of the regiment, in order to find out what set the thief on the road to crime.
- Runtime
- 1h 24m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Cast & crew
- Guy HamiltonDirector
- Jack HawkinsWolf Merton
- George ColeJohn Summers
- Dennis PriceLeonard Pirry
- Michael MedwinGinger Edwards
- Hugh WilliamsTim
- George BakerAdjutant
- Michael RipperMechanic
- Duncan LamontDon Cope
- Arthur HowardBertram Slake
- Nicholas PhippsRegular Officer
- Campbell SingerWar Office Clerk
- Robert AdairLuigi
Details
- Released
- 18 October 1953
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Written by
- Robin Maugham, John Hunter
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The Intruder runs 84 minutes (1h 24m).
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The Intruder is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Intruder on?
The Intruder isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Intruder?
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Who directed The Intruder?
The Intruder (1953) was directed by Guy Hamilton and stars Jack Hawkins, George Cole, Dennis Price.