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A Stranger Came by Train

1974·Movie
1h 47min
57
DecentGoodWatch score

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A , crime movie: , but darkly funny, .

Good for friends night · drop-in friendly · thought-provoking

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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.
Satirical Crime DramaTelevangelist ParodySwedish Gangster FilmSocial CommentaryDark HumorPolitical CorruptionViolent UnderworldEccentric CharactersHypocrisy Exposed

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Is A Stranger Came by Train worth watching?

57
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 57 (IMDb 5.5).

Will I feel good after watching A Stranger Came by Train?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 7 of 10 for bleakness and 5 for melancholy, against 2 for hopefulness.

Will A Stranger Came by Train make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly satire (7 of 10) and dark humor (7 of 10).

Is A Stranger Came by Train in English?

SwedishEnglish

No, it was made in Swedish, with some English.