A Stranger Among Us (1992)
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- PG-13
- 1h 50min
- Crime, Drama
- 17 Jul 1992 (USA)
- Movie
Emily, a tough NYPD cop, is sent to an orthodox Jewish community to investigate a missing person plus $720,000 in missing diamonds. To solve what becomes a murder case, she has to join the community.
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Awards:
- 1 win & 3 nominations.
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Cast verified as complete
| Melanie Griffith | ... |
Emily Eden
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| Eric Thal | ... |
Ariel
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| John Pankow | ... |
Levine
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| Tracy Pollan | ... |
Mara
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| Lee Richardson | ... |
Rebbe
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| Mia Sara | ... |
Leah
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| Jamey Sheridan | ... |
Nick
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| Jake Weber | ... |
Yaakov
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Ro'ee Levi | ... |
Mendel
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David Rosenbaum | ... |
Mr. Klausman
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Ruth Vool | ... |
Mrs. Klausman
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| David Margulies | ... |
Lt. Oliver
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Edward Rogers III | ... |
Detective Tedford
(as Ed Rogers III)
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Maurice Schell | ... |
Detective Marden
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| James Gandolfini | ... |
Tony Baldessari
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Christopher Collins | ... |
Chris Baldessari
(as Chris Collins)
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Burtt Harris | ... |
Emily's Father
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| Ira Rubin | ... |
French Rebbe
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Françoise Granville | ... |
French Rebbitzen
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| Rena Sofer | ... |
Shayna
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Shifra Lerer | ... |
Yiddish Woman #1
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Eleanor Reissa | ... |
Yiddish Woman #2
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| Jim Lovelett | ... |
File Room Clerk
(as James Lovelett)
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| Jack Gill | ... |
Zap Goon
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Steve Hamilton | ... |
Paramedic
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Paul Zim | ... |
Cantor
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Drew Eliot | ... |
Inspector
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Sasha Pasmur | ... |
Klausman Son
(as Alexander Pasmur Jr.)
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| John Louis Fischer | ... |
Yussel
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Jack Beers | ... |
Rebbe's Assistant
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| Dave Droge | ... |
Businessman (uncredited)
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| Shanni Jaffe | ... |
Extra (uncredited)
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| Dean Rader-Duval | ... |
Mugger (uncredited)
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| Abe Shainberg | ... |
Chosid in Wedding and Funeral Scene (uncredited)
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| Jay Brian Winnick | ... |
Rebbe's Advisor (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Sidney Lumet | ||
Written by
| Robert J. Avrech | ... | (written by) |
Produced by
| Robert J. Avrech | ... | co-producer |
| Carol Baum | ... | executive producer |
| Sandy Gallin | ... | executive producer |
| Steve Golin | ... | producer |
| Burtt Harris | ... | line producer |
| Lilith Jacobs | ... | associate producer |
| Howard Rosenman | ... | producer |
| Sigurjon Sighvatsson | ... | producer |
| Susan Tarr | ... | co-producer |
Music by
| Jerry Bock | ||
Cinematography by
| Andrzej Bartkowiak | ... | director of photography |
Editing by
| Andrew Mondshein | ||
Editorial Department
| Jennifer Davidoff Cook | ... | first assistant editor |
| Anne McCabe | ... | apprentice film editor |
Casting By
| Joy Todd | ||
Production Design by
| Philip Rosenberg | ||
Art Direction by
| W. Steven Graham | ||
Set Decoration by
| Gary J. Brink | ||
Costume Design by
| Gary Jones | ||
| Ann Roth | ||
Makeup Department
| Naomi Donne | ... | makeup artist |
| Carl Fullerton | ... | makeup designer |
| Craig Lyman | ... | makeup artist |
| Francesca Paris | ... | hair stylist |
| Allen Weisinger | ... | makeup artist |
| Scott Hersh | ... | makeup artist (uncredited) |
Production Management
| John H. Starke | ... | production manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Burtt Harris | ... | assistant director |
| John Penotti | ... | assistant director |
Art Department
| Hal Bock | ... | head carpenter |
| Louis J. Porzio | ... | carpenter |
| John Ralbovsky | ... | scenic foreman |
| Bruce Swanson | ... | set dresser |
| Richard A. Ventre | ... | scenic artist (as Dick Ventre) |
Sound Department
| Richard P. Cirincione | ... | sound editor |
| Sara Corrigan | ... | sound |
| Tom Fleischman | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Susan Sklar Friedman | ... | assistant sound editor |
| Neil L. Kaufman | ... | sound editor |
| Bruce Kitzmeyer | ... | foley editor |
| Christopher Newman | ... | production sound mixer |
| Maurice Schell | ... | supervising sound editor |
Special Effects by
| Gregory C. Tippie | ... | special effects |
Stunts
| Peter Bucossi | ... | stunts |
| John Cenatiempo | ... | stunts |
| Jack Gill | ... | stunt coordinator |
| John Hayden | ... | stunts |
| Scott Rhodes | ... | stunt performer |
Camera and Electrical Department
| David E. Baron | ... | second assistant camera |
| Jack Coffen | ... | rigging electrician |
| David Norris | ... | camera operator: Wescam camera |
Casting Department
| David H. Kramer | ... | adr voice casting |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Timothy Alberts | ... | wardrobe supervisor |
Location Management
| Brett Botula | ... | location manager |
| Matt Widman | ... | location scout |
| Darren Wiseman | ... | assistant location manager |
Music Department
| Jack Elliott | ... | conductor / music adaptor / orchestrator |
| Ed Rak | ... | music engineer |
Script and Continuity Department
| Martha Pinson | ... | script supervisor |
Additional Crew
| Robert C. Albertell | ... | production assistant |
| Jay Cannold | ... | accountant |
| Marie Gabriel | ... | stand-in: Ms. Griffith |
| Sandy Green | ... | production accountant |
| Leelee Groome | ... | production assistant |
| David Hummel | ... | production assistant |
| Ilene S. Landress | ... | production accountant |
| David Penotti | ... | production assistant |
| Maurice Schell | ... | adr loop group |
Thanks
| Malcolm Ritchie | ... | special thanks |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Buena Vista Pictures Distribution (1992) (United States) (theatrical) (as Buena Vista Pictures Distribution, Inc.)
- Hoyts Distribution (1992) (Australia) (theatrical)
- Laurenfilm (1992) (Spain) (theatrical)
- Manifesto Film Sales (1992) (World-wide) (sales)
- Egmont Film (1993) (Sweden) (theatrical)
- Pan Européenne Distribution (1993) (France) (theatrical)
- Rank Film Distributors (1993) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- Shochiku-Fuji Company (1993) (Japan) (theatrical)
- Columbia TriStar Home Video (1993) (Australia) (VHS) (through 'Video Box Office')
- Columbia TriStar Home Video (1993) (United Kingdom) (VHS)
- Europa Vision (1993) (Finland) (VHS)
- Concorde Video (1994) (Germany) (VHS)
- Nelonen (1997) (Finland) (tv)
- Mainostelevisio (MTV3) (2001) (Finland) (tv)
- Walt Disney Home Video (2003) (United States) (DVD)
- Future Film (2011) (Finland) (DVD)
- Mill Creek Entertainment (2012) (United States) (Blu-ray) (DVD)
- Rete 4 (2016) (Italy) (tv)
- Gativideo (Argentina) (video)
- Hollywood Pictures Home Entertainment (2003) (United States) (DVD)
- VideoVisa (1994) (Mexico) (VHS)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Kaufman Astoria Studios (sound stage and production facilities)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
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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| Taglines | In a dangerous world of mystery and intrigue, she's going undercover searching for the truth. See more » |
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| Parents Guide | View content advisory » |
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Box Office
| Budget | $18,000,000 (estimated) |
Did You Know?
| Trivia | James Gandolfini's film/television debut. See more » |
| Goofs | The Ariel character has a neatly trimmed and partially shaved beard, while explaining payes (side curls). Ultra-Orthodox Jews do not shave any part of their beard or neck. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in A Stranger Among Us/Man Trouble/Honey, I Blew Up the Kid/Cool World/The Hours and Times (1992). See more » |
| Soundtracks | Change Partners See more » |
| Quotes |
Emily Eden:
With due respect, sir, inside every honest man, there's a thief trying to get out... See more » |