I See a Dark Stranger (The Adventuress) (1946)
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82% of users liked it
(259 ratings)
I See a Dark Stranger manages to be both an absorbing espionage yarn and a slyly amusing send-up of the entire genre. Deborah Kerr is terrific as Irish colleen Bridie Quilty, raised from childhood to despise the British and everything they stand for. Bridie's anglophobia proves useful to Nazi… More I See a Dark Stranger manages to be both an absorbing espionage yarn and a slyly amusing send-up of the entire genre. Deborah Kerr is terrific as Irish colleen Bridie Quilty, raised from childhood to despise the British and everything they stand for. Bridie's anglophobia proves useful to Nazi spy Miller (Raymond Huntley), who hopes to use the girl to help him steal the plans for the D-day invasion. Playing her "Mata Hari" role to the hilt, Bridie wholeheartedly throws herself into a world of clandestine meetings and coded messages, certain that by helping the Germans she is also helping Mother Ireland. Eventually she realizes the error of her ways, enabling her to turn the tables on Miller and his co-conspirators. Trevor Howard co-stars as David Baynes, with whom the impulsive Bridie falls in love despite his English forebears. I See a Dark Stranger was released in the U.S. as The Adventuress. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- Directed By
- Frank Launder
- Genres
- Drama, Action & Adventure, Mystery & Suspense, Classics
Unrated,
- In Theaters
- Apr 3, 1947 Wide
- Studio
- Odeon Entertainment
Critic Reviews
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Dennis Schwartz, Ozus' World Movie Reviews
A wonderfully realized, well-crafted and highly entertaining British espionage thriller.
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David Sanjek, PopMatters
A gleeful amalgam of hijinks and heroism.
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Marty Mapes, Movie Habit
If HVe's sister label Criterion had released this DVD under their banner, there would be more extra features and greater discussion about the film's importance.
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Marty Mapes, Movie Habit
The film isn't a masterpiece; it is merely a lot of fun
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Wade Major, Boxoffice Magazine
The film that brought Kerr to the attention of Hollywood, and with good reason.
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Cast
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Deborah Kerr
as Birdie Quilty
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Trevor Howard
as Lt. David Baynes
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Raymond Huntley
as Miller
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Garry Marsh
as Capt. Goodhusband
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Tom Macauley
as Lt. Spanswick
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W.G. O'Gorrnan
as Danny Quilty
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Harry Webster
as Uncle Joe
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Liam Redmond
as Timothy
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Marie Ault
as Mrs. O'Mara
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Brefni O'Rourke
as Michael O'Callaghan
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Olga Lindo
as Mrs. Edwards
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Eddie Golden
as Terence Delaney
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David Ward
as Oscar Pryce
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Kathleen Boutall
as Women on Train
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Gerald Case
as Col. Dennington
- Everley Gregg
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James Harcourt
as Grandfather
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Kathleen Harrison
as Waitress
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Michael Howard
as Hawkins
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Harry Hutchinson
as Chief Mourner
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Katie Johnson
as Old Lady
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John Salew
as Man in Bookshop
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Norman Shelley
as Man in Straw Hat
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Torin Thatcher
as Policeman
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David Tomlinson
as Intelligence Officer
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George Woodbridge
as Steve
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Kenneth Buckley
as RTO
- William G. O'Gorman
