COMEDY . 1963 . 1h 42m . 6.8/10

Love with the Proper Stranger_

"There is a moment - a long moment - when everything is risked with the proper stranger"

Angie Rossini, an innocent New York City sales clerk from a repressive Italian-American family, engages in a short-lived affair with a handsome jazz musician named Rocky Papasano. When Angie becomes pregnant, she tracks down Rocky hoping he'll pay for her abortion.

Starring Natalie Wood, Steve McQueen, Edie Adams
6.8/10
Rating
1h 42m
Runtime
1963
Year
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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There is a moment - a long moment - when everything is risked with the proper stranger

Angie Rossini, an innocent New York City sales clerk from a repressive Italian-American family, engages in a short-lived affair with a handsome jazz musician named Rocky Papasano. When Angie becomes pregnant, she tracks down Rocky hoping he'll pay for her abortion.

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Cast
Natalie Wood stars as Angie Rossini in Love with the Proper Stranger.
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Year context
Love with the Proper Stranger was released 63 years ago in 1963.
Overview
Angie Rossini, an innocent New York City sales clerk from a repressive Italian-American family, engages in a short-lived affair with a handsome jazz musician...
Love with the Proper Stranger is a Comedy, Drama, Romance film with a runtime of 1h 42m.

CAST (20)

Natalie Wood
Natalie Wood
Angie Rossini
Steve McQueen
Steve McQueen
Rocky Papasano
Edie Adams
Edie Adams
Barbie
Herschel Bernardi
Herschel Bernardi
Dominick Rossini
Anne Hegira
Anne Hegira
Beetie
Harvey Lembeck
Harvey Lembeck
Julio Rossini
MB
Mario Badolati
Elio Papasano
Penny Santon
Penny Santon
Mama Rossini
EK
Elena Karam
The Woman
Virginia Vincent
Virginia Vincent
Anna
Nina Varela
Nina Varela
Mrs. Columbo
EN
E. Nick Alexander
Guido Rossini
Marilyn Chris
Marilyn Chris
Gina
Augusta Ciolli
Augusta Ciolli
Mrs. Papasano
Wolfe Barzell
Wolfe Barzell
The Priest
Tom Bosley
Tom Bosley
Anthony Columbo
Richard Dysart
Richard Dysart
Accountant (uncredited)
Barney Martin
Barney Martin
Sidney (uncredited)
Richard Mulligan
Richard Mulligan
Louie (uncredited)
Vic Tayback
Vic Tayback
Cye (uncredited)

BOX OFFICE

$8.5M
Budget

DETAILS

Release
Status
Released
Runtime
102 min (1h 42m)
Country
Rating
6.8/10 (68 votes)
Budget
$8,500,000

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is Love with the Proper Stranger about?
Angie Rossini, an innocent New York City sales clerk from a repressive Italian-American family, engages in a short-lived affair with a handsome jazz musician named Rocky Papasano. When Angie becomes pregnant, she tracks down Rocky hoping he'll pay for her abortion.
How long is Love with the Proper Stranger?
Love with the Proper Stranger has a runtime of 102 minutes (1h 42m).
Who stars in Love with the Proper Stranger?
The cast of Love with the Proper Stranger includes Natalie Wood, Steve McQueen, Edie Adams, Herschel Bernardi, Anne Hegira.
What is the rating of Love with the Proper Stranger?
Love with the Proper Stranger has a rating of 6.8 out of 10 based on 68 votes on TMDB.

GENRES (3)

Comedy Drama Romance
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