The Sinister Urge(1960)
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The Sinister Urge Synopsis
A flunky for a porno movie ring starts murdering the smut films' lead actresses.
The Sinister Urge (1960) is a crime and thriller film directed by Edward D. Wood Jr., released on December 8, 1960 with a runtime of 1h 11m. It stars Kenne Duncan, Duke Moore, Jean Fontaine and Carl Anthony. Viewers rate it 3.0 out of 10 across 29 ratings.
- Director:
- Edward D. Wood Jr.
- Writers:
- Edward D. Wood Jr.
- Cinematographer:
- William C. Thompson
- Composer:
- Michael Terr
- Production:
- Headliner Productions
- Status:
- Released
The Sinister Urge (1960) Trailer
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The Sinister Urge Cast & Crew
Main cast
Kenne Duncan
as Lt. Matt Carson
Duke Moore
as Sgt. Randy Stone
- Jean Fontaine
Jean Fontaine
as Gloria Henderson
Carl Anthony
as Johnny Ryde
- Dino Fantini
Dino Fantini
as Dirk Williams
- Jeanne Willardson
Jeanne Willardson
as Mary Smith
Harvey B. Dunn
as Mr. Romaine
- Fred Mason
Fred Mason
as Officer Kline
Harry Keaton
as Jaffe
Conrad Brooks
as Connie
Edward D. Wood Jr.
as Man in Fight (uncredited)
Key crew
Directed by Edward D. Wood Jr., written by Edward D. Wood Jr..
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The Sinister Urge Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 3.0/10 from 29 ratings.
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The Sinister Urge – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Sinister Urge online?
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The Sinister Urge (1960) is available to stream on Cultpix and Shout! Factory 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 Sinister Urge?
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The main cast of The Sinister Urge (1960) includes Kenne Duncan, Duke Moore, Jean Fontaine, Carl Anthony and Dino Fantini. The film was directed by Edward D. Wood Jr.. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Sinister Urge released?
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The Sinister Urge was released on December 8, 1960 and runs for 1h 11m.
Is The Sinister Urge worth watching?
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The Sinister Urge (1960) holds an average rating of 3.0 out of 10 from 29 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 Sinister Urge?
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