The Passionate Stranger. Image shows left to right: Carlo / "Mario" (Carlo Giustini), Judith Wynter / "Leonie Hathaway" (Margaret Leighton)
The Passionate Stranger

The Passionate Stranger

  • 1957 film

When an Italian chauffeur is taken on by a married couple, the novelist wife writes him into her new book. He finds the manuscript and, believing she's in love with him, tries to woo her. Stars Margaret Leighton, Ralph Richardson, Patricia Dainton, Carlo Giustini, Marjorie Rhodes and more.

Cast & crew credits

Cast
Margaret Leighton Judith Wynter / "Leonie Hathaway"
Ralph Richardson Professor Roger Wynter / "Sir Clement Hathaway"
Patricia Dainton Emily / "Betty"
Carlo Giustini (as Carlo Justini) Carlo / "Mario"
Marjorie Rhodes Mrs. Poldy
Thorley Walters Jimmy
Frederick Piper Mr. Poldy
Megs Jenkins Millie / "Millie, Publican's Wife"
Alexander Gauge M/C at Dance
John Arnatt Maurice Lamport / Martin
George Woodbridge First Landlord
Allan Cuthbertson Doctor Stevenson
Michael Trubshawe Second Landlord
Ada Reeve Old Woman
Andrée Melly Maria
Michael Shepley Miles Easter
Barbara Archer Doris
Barbara Graley Secretary
Christopher Witty Peter Wynter
Fred Tooze Amos
Pat Ryan Guard
Michael Scoble Michael Wynter
Writing team
Muriel Box Writer
Sydney Box Writer
Production team
Muriel Box Director
Peter Rogers Producer
Gerald Thomas Associate Producer
Jean Barker Editor
George Provis Production Designer
Otto Heller Director of Photography
Humphrey Searle Composer
Jack Causey 1st Assistant Director

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