A Stranger Among Us
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A Stranger Among Us

(1992)Directed by Sidney Lumet110 min · PG-13Crime, Mystery, Thriller
“In a dangerous world of mystery and intrigue, she's going undercover searching for the truth.”

Detective Emily Eden (Melanie Griffith), a tough New York cop, goes undercover to solve a murder that has stalled the investigation. The trail leads her into a Hasidic community, a closed world with its own unwritten law, where Ariel (Eric Thal) is among those who know her best. Sidney Lumet films the neighborhood as a place Emily has to learn from the outside in.

Melanie Griffithas Emily Eden
Eric Thalas Ariel
John Pankowas Levine
Mia Saraas Leah
Jake Weberas Yaakov
Ro'ee Levias Mendel
David Rosenbaumas Mr. Klausman
Ruth Voolas Mrs. Klausman
David Marguliesas Lt. Oliver
Edward Rogers IIIas Detective Tedford
Maurice Schellas Detective Marden
James Gandolfinias Tony Baldessari
Christopher Collinsas Chris Baldessari
BHBurtt Harrisas Emily's Father
Ira Rubinas French Rebbe
Françoise Granvilleas French Rebbitzen
Rena Soferas Shayna
SLShifra Lereras Yiddish Woman #1
Eleanor Reissaas Yiddish Woman #2
Jim Lovelettas File Room Clerk
Jack Gillas Zap Goon