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The Other

1972 · Movie · 108 min
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67/100

Averaged across 6 ratings · 16.3K votes

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65–70 out of 100

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A man becomes intensely jealous and suspicious of his wife's friendship with another man, referred to as "the other." His paranoia grows, poisoning his marriage and leading him to imagine a romantic affair. The story explores the destructive power of jealousy and the fragility of trust.

Details

Writer
Tom Tryon
Based on
a work by Tom Tryon
Released
24 May 1972
Country
United States
Language
English
Runtime
108 min
Rated
PG
Awards
1 win, 0 nominations

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Awards & nominations

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1 win from 1 nomination across 1 ceremony

Sitges Film Festival Best Director award 1972 Sitges Film Festival Best Director award Winner

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