The Strangler(1971)
L'Étrangleur
He can sense your despair...
The Strangler Synopsis
Émile targets women he believes are too depressed to go on living. As multiple victims fall to his suffocating white scarf, an inspector resorts to unorthodox methods to get him with the assistance of a potential victim.
The Strangler (1971) is a crime, horror and thriller film directed by Paul Vecchiali, released on September 24, 1971 with a runtime of 1h 36m. It stars Jacques Perrin, Julien Guiomar, Eva Simonet and Paul Barge. Viewers rate it 6.0 out of 10 across 29 ratings.
- Director:
- Paul Vecchiali
- Writers:
- Paul Vecchiali
- Producers:
- Jacques Perrin
- Cinematographer:
- Georges Strouvé
- Composer:
- Roland Vincent
- Production:
- Marianne Productions, Reggane Films, Unité Trois
- Status:
- Released
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The Strangler Cast & Crew
Main cast
Jacques Perrin
as Émile
Julien Guiomar
as Inspector Simon Dangret
Eva Simonet
as Anna Carré
Paul Barge
as Le Chacal
Jacqueline Danno
as Monique
- Katia Cavaignac
Katia Cavaignac
as Florence
Jean-Pierre Miquel
as The Chief Commissioner
Hélène Surgère
as Helen
Sonia Saviange
as The Woman in Silk
Nicole Courcel
as Claire
- Paule Annen
Paule Annen
as Ms. Elizabeth
Andrée Tainsy
as Jeanne
Key crew
Directed by Paul Vecchiali, written by Paul Vecchiali, produced by Jacques Perrin.
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The Strangler Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.0/10 from 29 ratings.
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The Strangler – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Strangler online?
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The Strangler (1971) is available to stream on Philo, Shudder, OVID, Fandor Amazon Channel, Screambox Amazon Channel, Eternal Family and Midnight Pulp Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Strangler?
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The main cast of The Strangler (1971) includes Jacques Perrin, Julien Guiomar, Eva Simonet, Paul Barge and Jacqueline Danno. The film was directed by Paul Vecchiali. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Strangler released?
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The Strangler was released on September 24, 1971 and runs for 1h 36m.
Is The Strangler worth watching?
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The Strangler (1971) holds an average rating of 6.0 out of 10 from 29 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy crime, horror and thriller films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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