Touch of a Stranger
Touch of a Stranger
1990, English. Directed by Brad M. Gilbert.
A mysterious stranger with a gun and a bullet wound turns up at the house of an old woman who is a recluse, and who unexpectedly welcomes him as her first visitor in 30 years. A relationship develops between the two, as the man becomes the son the woman lost years ago and she becomes the mother he never had.
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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- Released
- 7 September 1990
- Written by
- Joslyn Barnes
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Touch of a Stranger runs 87 minutes (1h 27m).
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Touch of a Stranger isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 7 September 1990. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like Touch of a Stranger?
If you liked Touch of a Stranger, try The Truth About Emanuel, The Girl in the Book, Strange Weather.
Who directed Touch of a Stranger?
Touch of a Stranger (1990) was directed by Brad M. Gilbert and stars Shelley Winters, Hayley Taylor, Danny Capri.