A Stranger Came by Train (1974)
1h 47m
Running Time
October 28, 1974Release Date
A Stranger Came by Train (1974)
1h 47m
Running Time
October 28, 1974Release Date
Plot.
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.
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Cast & Crew.
Clu Gulager
Glenn Mortenson
Ernst Günther
Anders Andersson
Per Oscarsson
Johan Gustavsson
Ulla Sjöblom
Kristina Nordbäck
Anne-Lise Gabold
Actress
Lars G. Thelestam
Director
Gudrun Brost
Anna Nilsson
Max Lundgren
Writer
Inga Tidblad
majorskan
Bengt Forslund
Producer
Hans Alfredson
biljardhallsföreståndaren
Bengt Ernryd
Composer
Jörgen Persson
Cinematographer
Lars Hagström
Editor
Tina Johansson
Costume Design
Mikael Stridh
Cecilia Persson
John Henry
Tor-Ivan Odulf
Gunnar Ossiander
Marvin Yxner
Elina Salo
Gunnar Olsson
Peter Lindgren
Details.
Release DateOctober 28, 1974
Original NameGangsterfilmen
StatusReleased
Running Time1h 47m
Genres
Wiki.
Gangsterfilmen is a 1974 Swedish film directed by Lars G. Thelestam. It was entered into the 25th Berlin International Film Festival.