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Still from The Strange One — The Strange One (1957) — Jack GarfeinPhotographed by Burnett Guffey

Poster for The Strange One

Jack Garfein

The Strange One

English / 1957 / 1h 40m

Not streamingNot currently on the Criterion Channel.

Letterboxd: 3.47/5·1.6K ratings·526 reviewson Letterboxd
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Synopsis

A military school student develops a destructive power over his fellow cadets.

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Credits

Crew

DirectorJack Garfein

WriterCalder Willingham

Cinematographer

ComposerKenyon Hopkins

EditorSidney Katz

ProducerSam Spiegel

Cast

Ben Gazzaraas Jocko de Paris

Pat Hingleas Harold Koble

Peter Mark Richmanas Cadet Colonel Corger (as Mark Richman)

Arthur Storchas Simmons

Paul E. Richardsas Perrin McKee

Larry Gatesas Major Avery

Clifton Jamesas Colonel Ramey

Geoffrey Horneas Georgie Avery

James Olsonas Roger Gatt

Julie Wilsonas Rosebud

George Peppardas Robert Marquales

The Strange One (1957) | Criteria