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Not as a Stranger
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| Directed by | Stanley Kramer |
| Produced by | Stanley Kramer |
| Written by | Morton Thompson (novel) Edna Anhalt Edward Anhalt (screenplay) |
| Starring | Olivia de Havilland Robert Mitchum |
| Music by | George Antheil Buddy Kaye |
| Cinematography | Franz Planer |
| Editing by | Frederic Knudtson |
| Distributed by | United Artists |
| Release date(s) | June 28, 1955 |
| Running time | 135 min. |
| Language | English |
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Not as a Stranger was a 1954 novel written by Morton Thompson. The romantic melodrama became widely popular, topping that year's list of bestselling novels in the United States. The novel was adapted into a 1955 film of the same name by United Artists Pictures. Not as a Stranger was Stanley Kramer's directorial debut and featured Olivia de Havilland and Robert Mitchum in the lead roles, backed by a large supporting cast. Initially a box office success, the film is obscure today, never receiving widespread distribution in VHS markets, and never being released on the DVD format.
The film was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Sound Recording. Frank Sinatra was nominated for a BAFTA Award for Best Foreign Actor, and Charles Bickford won that year's National Board of Review award for Best Supporting Actor.
The film follows a group of medical students through school, hospital internships, and eventually their careers as doctors. Dr. Lucas Marsh (Robert Mitchum) was blinded by ambition, losing his idealism after marrying older woman Kristina Hedvigson (Olivia de Havilland) in order to make it through medical school. He is indifferent toward his wife, dedicated only to his work. As he climbs his way to the top of the medical profession by using others, he is forced to face his morality after his misjudgement leads to the death of a friend.
Olivia de Havilland as Kristina Hedvigson
Robert Mitchum as Dr. Lucas Marsh
Frank Sinatra as Alfred Boone
Gloria Grahame as Harriet Lang
Broderick Crawford as Dr. Aarons
Charles Bickford as Dr. Dave W. Runkleman
Myron McCormick as Dr. Clem Snider
Lon Chaney Jr. as Job Marsh
Jesse White as Ben Cosgrove
Harry Morgan as Oley
Lee Marvin as Brundage
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