by Hal Erickson
synopsis
The British Passing Stranger stars Hollywood actor Lee Patterson as a deserting American GI. He drifts about until he falls in with a gang of gunrunners. He wants to quit, but can't until he makes enough money to support himself and his love Diane Cilento. Just before this is possible, Cilento's ex-boyfriend blows the whistle on the crooks. Just long enough not to wear out its welcome, The Passing Stranger is a passing good little film noir.
characteristics
- Deserter
- Soldier
- Desertion
- Theft
- Thief
- Weapons-dealer
- Robber
- Gun-running
- Ex-boyfriend
- Going Straight
- Gunrunner
- Heist
