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The Killer Is Loose

The Killer Is Loose

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The Killer Is Loose
1956 1h 13m6.7

The Killer Is Loose

“He was no ordinary killer... She was no ordinary victim... This is no ordinary motion picture!”

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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.

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DirectorBudd Boetticher
ScreenplayHarold Medford
StatusReleased
ReleasedFebruary 3, 1956
CountryUnited States of America
Languageen
Runtime1h 13m
BudgetN/A
RevenueN/A
Rating⭐ 6.7 / 10
IMDb⭐ 6.6 / 10
Votes61
GenresCrime, Thriller
StudioCrown Productions, United Artists

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Cast

Joseph Cotten

Joseph Cotten

Detective Sam Wagner

Rhonda Fleming

Rhonda Fleming

Lila Wagner

Wendell Corey

Wendell Corey

Leon 'Foggy' Poole

Alan Hale Jr.

Alan Hale Jr.

Detective Denny

Michael Pate

Michael Pate

Detective Chris Gillespie

John Larch

John Larch

Otto Flanders

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Dee J. Thompson

Grace Flanders

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John Beradino

Mac

Virginia Christine

Virginia Christine

Mary Gillespie

Paul Bryar

Paul Bryar

Greg Boyd

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Brick Sullivan

Bus Passenger (uncredited)

Stanley Adams

Stanley Adams

Honor Farm Guard (uncredited)

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Leon Alton

Bank Robber (uncredited)

Don Beddoe

Don Beddoe

Mr. Freeman (uncredited)

Gail Bonney

Gail Bonney

Mrs. Andrews (uncredited)

John Cliff

John Cliff

Ed (uncredited)

Richard Collier

Richard Collier

Assistant District Attorney (uncredited)

Martha Crawford

Martha Crawford

Doris Poole (uncredited)

Richard H. Cutting

Richard H. Cutting

Judge (uncredited)

John Dennis

John Dennis

Highway Patrolman at Roadblock (uncredited)

Lawrence Dobkin

Lawrence Dobkin

Bank Robber (uncredited)

George Eldredge

George Eldredge

Police Captain (uncredited)

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Rudy Germane

Bailiff (uncredited)

Frank Gerstle

Frank Gerstle

Holdup Man (uncredited)

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Tim Graham

Apartment House Manager (uncredited)

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William Hudson

Detective on Stakeout (uncredited)

Michael Jeffers

Michael Jeffers

Courtroom Spectator (uncredited)

Carol Kelly

Carol Kelly

Miss Shaw (uncredited)

John Phillips

John Phillips

Police Detective (uncredited)

Stafford Repp

Stafford Repp

Captain Lyle Snow (uncredited)

Arthur Space

Arthur Space

Bill (uncredited)

Charles Wagenheim

Charles Wagenheim

Clothing Store Owner (uncredited)

Martha Wentworth

Martha Wentworth

Apartment House Manager's Wife (uncredited)

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Frequently Asked Questions about The Killer Is Loose

Where can I watch The Killer Is Loose?

The Killer Is Loose (1956) streaming availability varies by region. Check Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, and other major platforms. It may also be available for digital rental or purchase on Amazon, Apple TV, or Vudu.

What is The Killer Is Loose about?

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...

Who directed The Killer Is Loose?

The Killer Is Loose (1956) was directed by Budd Boetticher. The film is a Crime, Thriller production with a runtime of 1h 13m, rated 6.7/10.

How long is The Killer Is Loose?

The Killer Is Loose runs 1h 13m (73 minutes total). Audience rating: 6.7/10 from 61 votes. Genre: Crime, Thriller.

Is The Killer Is Loose worth watching?

The Killer Is Loose is rated 6.7/10 by 61 viewers — decent with mixed reception. A good pick for Crime and Thriller fans.