A Stranger Came by Train
5.5
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.
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Clu Gulager
Glenn Mortenson
Known for
The Return of the Living Dead
A Nightmare on Elm Street Part 2: Freddy's Revenge
Ernst Günther
Anders Andersson
Known for
Fanny and Alexander
The Man from Majorca
Bengt Forslund
Also in
Life's Just Great
Filmstaden
Max Lundgren
Lars G Thelestam
Lars G. Thelestam
Per Oscarsson
Johan Gustavsson
Known for
The Girl Who Played with Fire
Hunger
Anne-Lise Gabold
Maria
Known for
Nocturne
Daisy Diamond
Ulla Sjöblom
Kristina Nordbäck
Known for
The Magician
Gudrun Brost
Anna Nilsson
Known for
Hour of the Wolf
The Virgin Spring
Inga Tidblad
majorskan
Also in
Intermezzo
The Norrtull Gang
Hans Alfredson
biljardhallsföreståndaren
Known for
The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest
The Simple-Minded Murderer
Lars G. Thelestam Director · Max Lundgren Writer Bengt Ernryd Composer
First release October 28, 1974 · Produced in Sweden · Languages English, Swedish
Production
Sandrews
Production
Svenska Filminstitutet
Production
Sweden
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Languages
Original title
Gangsterfilmen
Original language
Swedish
Spoken on screen
English · Swedish
Release dates
Sweden · October 28, 1974
Theatrical
No release date listed for United States.
Finland
September 5, 1975 · Theatrical
Germany
July 1, 1975 · Berlin International Film Festival
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