The Strange One (1957)

Directed by

Jack Garfein

Genre

drama film, biographical film, LGBTQ-related film

Country

United States

Runtime

1h 40m

Rated

NR

Rating

6.5 of 10 from 25 voters

Elsewhere

IMDb

How it feels

The story takes place at a military college in the American South. A charismatic and cruel cadet manipulates and terrorizes his fellow students. The film examines the ethical conflicts that arise from hazing traditions and hidden desires.

tensedarkunsettlingclaustrophobicbroodingedgyprovocativemelancholic

What happens

The Strange One is a 1957 American film noir about students faced with an ethical dilemma in a military college in the Southern United States. It was directed by Jack Garfein, produced by Sam Spiegel, and was adapted from a novel and stage play by Calder Willingham called End as a Man. It marked the film debut of Ben Gazzara, George Peppard and Julie Wilson. Gazzara, Pat Hingle, Mark Richman and Arthur Storch reprised their roles, after starring in the stage version. The film is noteworthy, due to the entire acting and technical staff being from the Actors Studio. It focuses on the dehumanization associated with the tradition of hazing within the college and is noteworthy for its portrayal of homoerotic themes – and at least one gay character – at a time when the Hays Code prohibited such expression. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

Trailer

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