The Stranger (2010)

An FBI agent looks to track down a material witness who is involved in a top-secret investigation.

Director:

Robert Lieberman (as Rob Lieberman)

Writer:

Timothy Scott Bogart

Stars:

Steve Austin, Erica Cerra, Adam Beach

1 win.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Steve Austin	...	The Stranger
Erica Cerra	...	Grace Bishop
Adam Beach	...	Mason Reese
Ron Lea	...	Chief Picker
Viv Leacock	...	Agent Fleming
Jason Schombing	...	Agent Daniels
Stephen Dimopoulos	...	Mikhail
Dalila Bela	...	Granddaughter
Anthony Harrison	...	Max
Andrew Wheeler	...	Smoker
Samantha Page	...	Little Girl
G. Michael Gray	...	Driver
Tim Perez	...	Police Chief (as Timothy Paul Perez)
Adrien Dorval	...	Gas Attendant
Geoff Gustafson	...	Harris Green

Storyline

An FBI agent looks to track down a material witness who is involved in a top-secret investigation.

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Plot Keywords:

torture | muscleman | bare chested male bondage | tough guy | fbi agent | 

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Taglines:

No name, no memory and absolutely nothing left to lose.

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Genres:

Action | Thriller

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for violence and some language

Did You Know?

Goofs

During the motorcycle chase scene they start off on a Harley Davidson Fat Boy. It changes to a Panhead springer, then back to a fat boy and finally at the junk yard a pan-head springer again.

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Soundtracks

Lifestyles
Written by Ben Kadey
Performed by Sick Logic
Sung by Victor Kadey
Courtesy of Ben Kadey

User Reviews

Kills 91 minutes without too much pain.

"The Stranger" is a routine, adequate action thriller that mostly works as a vehicle for wrestling star "Stone Cold" Steve Austin. Stone Cold plays the title role, a bad ass who keeps changing his identity and line of work as he travels cross country. The earnest psychiatrist who hopes to help him recover his true identity is Grace Bishop, played by Erica Serra. The other recurring character in his life is Mason Reese (Adam Beach), an FBI agent who also seems to know a whole lot.

Stone Cold actually isn't the problem here. He has a strong screen presence, but also does not embarrass himself when it comes to acting. He gets to speak multiple languages, as well. The supporting actors - Ron Lea, Viv Leacock, and Jason Schombing as various Federal agents - are decent enough, with Beach an obvious standout. The movie can't be faulted in terms of pacing, but the story (by Quinn Scott) is patently predictable and pretty ridiculous. What makes "The Stranger" hard to watch much of the time is the overused technique of rapid fire editing and chaotic camera movement. You just wish the picture would stay still.

The movie (mildly) amuses, and is instantly forgettable.

Although set in the United States, it's all too clear that it was shot in Canada.

Five out of 10.

Details

Official Sites:

Official site [United States]

Country:

Canada USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

1 June 2010 (USA)

Also Known As:

The Stranger

Filming Locations:

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Company Credits

Production Co:

NGN Productions, Nasser Group, North, The Movie Network (TMN)

Technical Specs

Runtime:

91 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color Black and White