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The Stranger in Town

1963·Movie
1h 15min

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No humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension6
  • Fast Pace6
  • Adrenaline4

Heart

Melancholic

Much of it is about family.

  • Melancholy7
  • Family Dynamics7
  • Pathos6

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Physical Comedy2
  • Satire & Parody2

World

The mind, everyday modern life, and family

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Character Depth7
  • Intrigue7
  • Direction6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

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About

A young engineer Aydin comes back to his hometown after years of education as a mining engineer in London. Selami, the owner of a local wood company, paid for Aydin's tuition and expenses. Selami has been the employer of Aydin's father in the past and he acts like an elder brother for Aydin, offers him to stay in his house. Aydin starts to work as the chief engineer in one of the mining companies. From the first day onwards Aydin opposes the mining practices imposed by Rahmi Bey, the owner of the company. He orders to stop mining and deals with the wood sellers who sell low-quality wood used to support the thrusts in the mines.
Turkish CinemaSocial CommentaryClass ConflictCrimeFamily DramaPsychologicalComing-of-AgeMelancholyIntrigue

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Is The Stranger in Town worth watching?

68
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Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 68/100 (IMDb 6.6). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is The Stranger in Town?

1 h 15 min

The Stranger in Town runs 1 h 15 min.

What language is The Stranger in Town in?

Turkish

It was made in Turkish. Produced in Türkiye.