A Stranger Came by Train (1974)

  • 15
  • 10/28/1974 (SE)
  • Crime, Drama
  • 1h 47m

Overview

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.

Lars G. Thelestam

Director, Writer

Max Lundgren

Writer

Cast

Clu Gulager's headshot

Clu Gulager

Glenn Mortenson
Ernst Günther's headshot

Ernst Günther

Anders Andersson
Per Oscarsson's headshot

Per Oscarsson

Johan Gustavsson
Anne-Lise Gabold's headshot

Anne-Lise Gabold

Maria
Ulla Sjöblom's headshot

Ulla Sjöblom

Kristina Nordbäck
Gudrun Brost's headshot

Gudrun Brost

Anna Nilsson
Inga Tidblad's headshot

Inga Tidblad

majorskan
Hans Alfredson's headshot

Hans Alfredson

biljardhallsföreståndaren

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