The Killer Is Loose(1956)
He was no ordinary killer... She was no ordinary victim... This is no ordinary motion picture!
The Killer Is Loose Synopsis
A savings-and-loan bank is robbed; later, a police wiretap identifies meek bank teller Leon Poole as the inside man. In capturing him, detective Sam Wagner accidentally kills Poole's young wife, and at his trial Poole swears vengeance against Wagner. Poole begins his plans to get revenge when he escapes his captors.
The Killer Is Loose (1956) is a crime and thriller film directed by Budd Boetticher, released on February 3, 1956 with a runtime of 1h 13m. It stars Joseph Cotten, Rhonda Fleming, Wendell Corey and Alan Hale Jr.. Viewers rate it 6.7 out of 10 across 62 ratings.
- Director:
- Budd Boetticher
- Writers:
- Harold Medford, John Hawkins, Ward Hawkins
- Producers:
- Robert L. Jacks
- Cinematographer:
- Lucien Ballard
- Composer:
- Lionel Newman
- Production:
- Crown Productions, United Artists
- Status:
- Released
The Killer Is Loose (1956) Trailer
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The Killer Is Loose Cast & Crew
Main cast
Joseph Cotten
as Detective Sam Wagner
Rhonda Fleming
as Lila Wagner
Wendell Corey
as Leon 'Foggy' Poole
Alan Hale Jr.
as Detective Denny
Michael Pate
as Detective Chris Gillespie
John Larch
as Otto Flanders
- Dee J. Thompson
Dee J. Thompson
as Grace Flanders
John Beradino
as Mac
Virginia Christine
as Mary Gillespie
Paul Bryar
as Greg Boyd
- Brick Sullivan
Brick Sullivan
as Bus Passenger (uncredited)
Stanley Adams
as Honor Farm Guard (uncredited)
Key crew
Directed by Budd Boetticher, written by Harold Medford, John Hawkins and Ward Hawkins, produced by Robert L. Jacks.
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The Killer Is Loose Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.7/10 from 62 ratings.
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The Killer Is Loose – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Killer Is Loose online?
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The Killer Is Loose (1956) is available to stream on ScreenPix Apple TV channel and ScreenPix Amazon Channel . Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Killer Is Loose?
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The main cast of The Killer Is Loose (1956) includes Joseph Cotten, Rhonda Fleming, Wendell Corey, Alan Hale Jr. and Michael Pate. The film was directed by Budd Boetticher. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Killer Is Loose released?
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The Killer Is Loose was released on February 3, 1956 and runs for 1h 13m.
Is The Killer Is Loose worth watching?
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The Killer Is Loose (1956) holds an average rating of 6.7 out of 10 from 62 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy crime and thriller films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Killer Is Loose?
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