Movie

Love with the Proper Stranger

“There is a moment - a long moment - when everything is risked with the proper stranger”

★ 6.8(70)19631h 42m

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Good to know

Director: Robert Mulligan
Release date: 1963-12-25
Runtime: 1h 42m
Language: Italian
Budget: $8,500,000
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Paramount Pictures

Love with the Proper Stranger — trailer

About Love with the Proper Stranger

Love with the Proper Stranger is a 1963 movie in the Comedy, Drama and Romance genres, directed by Robert Mulligan, starring Natalie Wood, Steve McQueen and Edie Adams. It has a runtime of 1 hour 42 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.8/10 from 70 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Love with the Proper Stranger in South Africa — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Angie Rossini, an innocent New York City sales clerk from a repressive Italian-American family, engages in a short-lived affair with a handsome jazz musician named Rocky Papasano. When Angie becomes pregnant, she tracks down Rocky hoping he'll pay for her abortion.

Cast

Natalie Wood

Angie Rossini

Steve McQueen

Rocky Papasano

Edie Adams

Barbie

Herschel Bernardi

Dominick Rossini

Anne Hegira

Beetie

Harvey Lembeck

Julio Rossini

Mario Badolati

Elio Papasano

Penny Santon

Mama Rossini

Elena Karam

The Woman

Virginia Vincent

Anna

Nina Varela

Mrs. Columbo

E. Nick Alexander

Guido Rossini

Themes & keywords

new york cityitalian americanjazz singer or musicianunwanted pregnancyabortion

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Love with the Proper Stranger in South Africa?+

Love with the Proper Stranger is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in South Africa. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Love with the Proper Stranger on Netflix?+

Love with the Proper Stranger is not on Netflix in South Africa right now.

How long is Love with the Proper Stranger?+

Love with the Proper Stranger has a runtime of 1 hour 42 minutes (102 minutes).

Who stars in Love with the Proper Stranger?+

Love with the Proper Stranger stars Natalie Wood, Steve McQueen, Edie Adams, Herschel Bernardi and Anne Hegira.

When did Love with the Proper Stranger come out?+

Love with the Proper Stranger is a 1963 movie directed by Robert Mulligan.

What genre is Love with the Proper Stranger?+

Love with the Proper Stranger is Comedy, Drama and Romance film.

Who directed Love with the Proper Stranger?+

Love with the Proper Stranger was directed by Robert Mulligan.