The Strangers in 7A
| The Strangers in 7A | |
|---|---|
Home video release misprinted as Strangers in 7A | |
| Written by | Eric Roth |
| Directed by | Paul Wendkos |
| Starring | Andy Griffith Ida Lupino Michael Brandon Tim McIntire |
| Music by | Morton Stevens |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language | English |
| Production | |
| Producer | Mark Carliner |
| Cinematography | Robert B. Hauser |
| Editor | Bud S. Isaacs |
| Running time | 74 minutes |
| Production companies | Palomar Pictures |
| Original release | |
| Network | CBS |
| Release | November 14, 1972 |
The Strangers in 7A is a 1972 American made-for-television thriller drama film directed by Paul Wendkos and starring Andy Griffith, Ida Lupino, and Michael Brandon. It is based on the 1971 novel of the same title by Fielden Farrington and originally aired on CBS on November 14, 1972.
The film was the first real dramatic role for Griffith following his eight-year run on The Andy Griffith Show, and his two unsuccessful series follow-ups (Headmaster and The New Andy Griffith Show). The film would lead Griffith to star in a series of TV-movies throughout the entire 1970s and most of the 1980s before he re-emerged with another successful series (Matlock).