The Stranger

War crimes commissioner Wilson is tasked with the critical mission of tracking down Nazi war criminals. His objective is clear: to bring these fugitives to justice, utilizing any means necessary.

To further his investigation, Wilson decides to free Konrad Meinike, a former Nazi, hoping to use him as bait. Meinike's guilt over his past actions during the war catalyzes his willingness to cooperate in this risky plan.

Meinike, who has become a Christian and seeks redemption, travels to a small Connecticut town. He hopes to confront his past and reconnect with former Nazi associate Franz Kindler.

In the small town, Meinike finally locates Kindler, who is now living under the alias of Professor Charles Rankin. Their meeting is tense, as Meinike pleads with Kindler to turn himself in and face justice for their war crimes.

Rather than listening to Meinike's plea, Kindler reacts violently by strangling his old associate. This act of desperation reveals Kindler's fear and determination to maintain his hidden identity.

After killing Meinike, Kindler hides his former associate’s body in the nearby woods. This brutal act of eliminating evidence further cements Kindler's resolve to evade capture at any cost.

Following Meinike's trail, Wilson arrives in the same Connecticut town, disguised as an antiques dealer. His true intention, however, is to uncover the truth about Kindler and his whereabouts.

As Wilson pursues his investigation, he gathers clues that point toward Kindler’s real identity. Each interaction with locals brings him closer to revealing the sinister past of the seemingly respectable professor.

A tense game of cat and mouse begins between Wilson and Kindler. As Wilson gets closer to unmasking Kindler, both men engage in a battle of wits that tests their resolve and cunning.

Despite the mounting evidence against him, Kindler continues to deceive those around him. He struggles to maintain his facade as an innocent professor while the truth looms closer.

Kindler’s wife, Mary, is blissfully unaware of her husband's dark past. Her presence complicates Kindler’s attempts to keep his secrets hidden as she becomes a potential vulnerability in his plan.

As Wilson gathers more evidence, the tension between him and Kindler intensifies. Wilson's pursuit becomes increasingly dangerous, and both men now realize that their confrontation is inevitable.

The story builds toward a dramatic confrontation between Wilson and Kindler. Both their fates hang in the balance as they face off, each driven by their own convictions and past actions.

In a climactic resolution, Wilson's relentless pursuit leads to Kindler's exposure. The conclusion underscores the importance of justice and the haunting shadows of the past.