The Strangler(1964)
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The Strangler Synopsis
An overweight lab technician with low self esteem, brought on by his dominant mother, becomes a serial killer of female nurses.
The Strangler (1964) is a horror film directed by Burt Topper, released on April 1, 1964 with a runtime of 1h 29m. It stars Victor Buono, David McLean, Diane Sayer and Davey Davison. Viewers rate it 6.4 out of 10 across 27 ratings.
- Director:
- Burt Topper
- Writers:
- Bill S. Ballinger
- Producers:
- Samuel Bischoff, James Cresson, David Diamond
- Cinematographer:
- Jacques R. Marquette
- Composer:
- Marlin Skiles
- Production:
- Bischoff-Diamond Corporation
- Status:
- Released
The Strangler (1964) Trailer
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The Strangler Cast & Crew
Main cast
Victor Buono
as Leo Kroll
David McLean
as Lt. Frank Benson
- Diane Sayer
Diane Sayer
as Barbara Wells
Davey Davison
as Tally Raymond
Baynes Barron
as Sgt. Mack Clyde
Ellen Corby
as Mrs. Kroll
Russ Bender
as Dr. Clarence Sanford
Jeanne Bates
as Clara Thomas
- Mimi Dillard
Mimi Dillard
as Thelma
- Selette Cole
Selette Cole
as Helen Lawson
- Michael Ryan
Michael Ryan
as Detective Mel Posner
Wally Campo
as Eggerton
Key crew
Directed by Burt Topper, written by Bill S. Ballinger, produced by Samuel Bischoff, James Cresson and David Diamond.
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The Strangler Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.4/10 from 27 ratings.
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The Strangler – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Strangler online?
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The Strangler (1964) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Strangler?
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The main cast of The Strangler (1964) includes Victor Buono, David McLean, Diane Sayer, Davey Davison and Baynes Barron. The film was directed by Burt Topper. 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 April 1, 1964 and runs for 1h 29m.
Is The Strangler worth watching?
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The Strangler (1964) holds an average rating of 6.4 out of 10 from 27 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy horror films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Strangler?
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Yes. The official The Strangler trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.