Night of the Strangler(1972)
Southern revenge!
Night of the Strangler Synopsis
In New Orleans, a relationship between a black man and a white girl leads to a string of murders.
Night of the Strangler (1972) is a horror, crime and drama film directed by Joy N. Houck Jr., released on October 1, 1972 with a runtime of 1h 28m. It stars Micky Dolenz, James Ralston, Michael Anthony and Chuck Patterson. Viewers rate it 5.1 out of 10 across 10 ratings.
- Director:
- Joy N. Houck Jr.
- Writers:
- J.J. Milane, Jeffrey Newton, Robert A. Weaver
- Producers:
- Albert J. Salzer
- Cinematographer:
- Dennis J. Cipnic
- Composer:
- Jim Helms
- Production:
- Howco International Pictures
- Status:
- Released
Night of the Strangler (1972) Trailer
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Night of the Strangler Cast & Crew
Main cast
Micky Dolenz
as Vance
- James Ralston
James Ralston
as Dan
- Michael Anthony
Michael Anthony
as Lt. De Vivo
- Chuck Patterson
Chuck Patterson
as Father Jessie / Jake
- Susan McCullough
Susan McCullough
as Denise
- Katie Tilley
Katie Tilley
as Ann
- Ann Barrett
Ann Barrett
as Carol
- Warren Kenner
Warren Kenner
as Willie
Harold Sylvester
as Jim Bunch
Stocker Fontelieu
as Father Babbin
Patrick Wright
as Assassin (as Michael Wright)
- Wilbur Swartz
Wilbur Swartz
as Monsignor Greyson
Key crew
Directed by Joy N. Houck Jr., written by J.J. Milane, Jeffrey Newton and Robert A. Weaver, produced by Albert J. Salzer.
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Night of the Strangler Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.1/10 from 10 ratings.
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Night of the Strangler – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Night of the Strangler online?
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Night of the Strangler (1972) is available to stream on Screambox Amazon Channel and Cineverse Amazon Channel. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Night of the Strangler?
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The main cast of Night of the Strangler (1972) includes Micky Dolenz, James Ralston, Michael Anthony, Chuck Patterson and Susan McCullough. The film was directed by Joy N. Houck Jr.. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Night of the Strangler released?
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Night of the Strangler was released on October 1, 1972 and runs for 1h 28m.
Is Night of the Strangler worth watching?
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Night of the Strangler (1972) holds an average rating of 5.1 out of 10 from 10 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy horror, crime and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Night of the Strangler?
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