Question 1

Which director had approached Albert Camus about adapting The Stranger before Visconti?

Accepted Answer

Twenty years before Visconti's adaptation, while Camus was still alive, director Jean Renoir had been approached with the idea of making The Stranger as a film.

Question 2

Why has The Stranger been difficult to find on home video?

Accepted Answer

Complicated rights issues and Camus' daughter's apparent dislike for the film have led to a spotty home video history. As of 2021, it has never been released on DVD or streaming, and VHS tapes are out of print.

Question 3

Which actors did Visconti consider for the title role before casting Marcello Mastroianni?

Accepted Answer

Visconti had considered Alain Delon, George Chakiris, and Tony Curtis for the title role.

Question 4

What festival was The Stranger presented at in 1967?

Accepted Answer

The Stranger was presented at the Venice Film Festival in 1967.

Question 5

Who plays the character Arthur Meursault in The Stranger?

Accepted Answer

Marcello Mastroianni plays Arthur Meursault.

The Stranger

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