vennjoy.
← Back to discoveries
I See a Dark Stranger
Film / 1946

I See a Dark Stranger

Directed by Frank Launder
DramaThrillerWar

★ 6.5/10Audience rating

Proud Irishwoman Bridie Quilty journeys to Dublin while World War II rages across Europe. During her travels, she encounters J. Miller, who recruits her as a Nazi spy. She acquires the necessary information that leads to the breakout of a German spy who holds key information about the Allies' newest offensive plans. However, the arrival of British officer David Baynes and his romancing of Bridie lead to unexpected consequences.

The story

Proud Irishwoman Bridie Quilty journeys to Dublin while World War II rages across Europe. During her travels, she encounters J. Miller, who recruits her as a Nazi spy. She acquires the necessary information that leads to the breakout of a German spy who holds key information about the Allies' newest offensive plans. However, the arrival of British officer David Baynes and his romancing of Bridie lead to unexpected consequences.

Cast

See more cast
Harry HutchinsonChief Mourner Eddie GoldenTerence Delaney Marie AultMrs O'Mara Humphrey HeathcoteSgt. Harry Harris John SalewMan in the Bookshop David TomlinsonIntelligence Officer Kenneth BuckleyRadio-Telephone Operator Torin ThatcherPolice Constable Everley Gregg1st Woman on Train Kathleen Boutall2nd Woman on Train Pat LeonardLiverpool Hotel Receptionist Katie JohnsonOld Lady on Train Gerald CaseCol. Dennington W.G. O'GormanDanny Quilty Frank AtkinsonSoldier in Pub (uncredited) Dorothy BramhallATS Corporal Brenda BruceAmerican Waitress (uncredited) Peter CotesBrash Young Man Bob ElsonPoliceman (uncredited) Josephine Fitzgerald2nd Irishwoman Cameron HallTynwald Court Usher (uncredited) Joan HicksonHotel Manageress Austin MeldonCustoms Officer Kathleen Murphy1st Irishwoman Doreen PerchersonManx Hotel Receptionist Norman PierceDance M.C. Tony QuinnGalley Guide Albert SharpeIrish Publican Jim WintersIrish Policeman Harry WebsterUncle Joe Norman ShelleyMan in Straw Hat Clifford BucktonPlainclothes Man on Train (uncredited) Eddie ByrneIrish Sailor Lookout (uncredited) Hugh DempsterTrain Passenger (uncredited) Arthur DentonMr. Cloggerty (uncredited) Howard DouglasGuest at Birthday Party (uncredited) Leslie DwyerSoldier in Café (uncredited) Kathleen HarrisonWaitress (uncredited) Peter JonesSoldier in Pub (uncredited) Patricia LaffanBit Part (uncredited) Frank LingSoldier in Pub (uncredited) Johnnie SchofieldVillager (uncredited) Vi StevensHotel Floor Cleaner (uncredited) Harry TerryIrish Smuggler (uncredited) John VereBit Part (uncredited) Jack VyvyanVillage Postman (uncredited)

More to discover

8.5
Film2019

Parasite

Comedy · Thriller

VENNJOY / Selected

A few ideas just for you

Suggestions based on the genres of your favourites. Keep exploring: your tastes are never a box.

Create an account to keep your collection across devices.

Save your discoveries