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A Stranger Among Us (1992)

 -  Crime | Drama | Romance  -  17 July 1992 (USA)
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Detective Emily Eden is a tough New York City cop forced to go undercover to solve a puzzling murder. Her search for the truth takes her into a secret world of unwritten law and unspoken ... See full summary »

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Ariel
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Chris Latta ...
Chris Baldessari (as Chris Collins)
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Yaakov Klausman
Ro'ee Levi ...
Mendel
David Rosenbaum ...
Mr. Klausman
Ruth Vool ...
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Detective Emily Eden is a tough New York City cop forced to go undercover to solve a puzzling murder. Her search for the truth takes her into a secret world of unwritten law and unspoken power, a world where the only way out is deeper in! Written by Anonymous

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murder | jewish | undercover | jewish culture | orthodox jew | See more »

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In a world of unseen danger and unspoken passion, lies a mystery one woman is determined to solve. See more »

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Rated PG-13 for language and violence | See all certifications »

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James Gandolfini's film/television debut. See more »

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The position of Melanie's handbag when she visits her father. See more »

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Ariel: I got a hot flash for you. Sex is nice.
Emily Eden: Sex is nice... How would you know?
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Poorly acted with worse writing and preposterous situations
20 April 2001 | by (New York, NY) – See all my reviews

Melanie Griffith is horribly miscast and would fool not one Hacedic Jew in Crown Heights with her undercover role. Tracy Pollan deserves a special Golden Turkey for the single worst supporting performance in a pivotal role in a drama. She single-handedly ruins any credibility the film might have ever had. The "oh-now-I'm really-beginning -to-appreciate-the-beauty-of-the Hacedic-culture scenes" are forced and contrived, especially the big family meal. John Pankow delivers the movie's most interesting performance in a thankless role.
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