The Killer Is Loose
“He was no ordinary killer... She was no ordinary victim... This is no ordinary motion picture!”
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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About The Killer Is Loose
The Killer Is Loose is a 1956 English-language crime and thriller film directed by Budd Boetticher. The cast is led by Joseph Cotten, Rhonda Fleming, Wendell Corey. It has a runtime of 1h 13m. Viewers rate it 6.7/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV, ScreenPix Apple TV Channel.
The Killer Is Loose was produced by Crown Productions and United Artists and made in United States of America. It was released on February 3, 1956, and carries a NR certification.
- Director
- Budd Boetticher
- Writers
- Harold Medford, John Hawkins, Ward Hawkins
- Release date
- February 3, 1956
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- NR
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Production
- Crown Productions, United Artists
The Killer Is Loose cast & crew
The Killer Is Loose was directed by Budd Boetticher and written by Harold Medford, John Hawkins, and Ward Hawkins.
The cast features 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, and John Larch as Otto Flanders.
Behind the camera, cinematography is by Lucien Ballard and it was produced by Robert L. Jacks.
Is The Killer Is Loose worth watching?
The Killer Is Loose holds an audience score of 6.7/10 from 62 ratings, a solidly received crime films.
At 1h 13m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy crime and thriller, The Killer Is Loose is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Killer Is Loose
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Cast of The Killer Is Loose
Joseph Cotten
Detective Sam Wagner
Rhonda Fleming
Lila Wagner
Wendell Corey
Leon 'Foggy' Poole
Alan Hale Jr.
Detective Denny
Michael Pate
Detective Chris Gillespie
John Larch
Otto Flanders
Dee J. Thompson
Grace Flanders
John Beradino
Mac
Virginia Christine
Mary Gillespie
Paul Bryar
Greg Boyd
Brick Sullivan
Bus Passenger (uncredited)
Stanley Adams
Honor Farm Guard (uncredited)
The Killer Is Loose — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Killer Is Loose in United States?
The Killer Is Loose is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV, ScreenPix Apple TV Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads in United States.
▸Is The Killer Is Loose on Amazon Prime Video?
Yes — The Killer Is Loose is currently available on Amazon Prime Video in United States.
▸What language is The Killer Is Loose in?
The Killer Is Loose is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Killer Is Loose?
The Killer Is Loose runs 1 hours 13 minutes (73 minutes).
▸What is The Killer Is Loose rated?
The Killer Is Loose is rated NR. It holds a 6.7/10 audience score from 62 ratings.
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