The Sniper
“To the Police--Stop Me--Find Me and Stop Me--I'm Going to Do it Again”
Eddie Miller struggles with his hatred of women, he's especially bothered by seeing women with their lovers. He starts a killing spree as a sniper by shooting women from far distances. In an attempt to get caught, he writes an anonymous letter to the police begging them to stop him.
Where to watch The Sniper in United States
Can I watch The Sniper in United States? Yes — you can stream The Sniper in United States on YouTube TV.
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Where is The Sniper streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | YouTube TV | — |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, YouTube |
| Australia | — | Amazon Video, YouTube |
| Japan | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, FOD | Amazon Video |
About The Sniper
The Sniper is a 1952 English-language crime and thriller film directed by Edward Dmytryk. The cast is led by Arthur Franz, Adolphe Menjou, Gerald Mohr. It has a runtime of 1h 28m. Viewers rate it 6.7/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on YouTube TV.
The Sniper was produced by Stanley Kramer Productions and Columbia Pictures and made in United States of America. It was released on May 9, 1952, and carries a NR certification.
- Director
- Edward Dmytryk
- Writers
- Harry Brown, Edna Anhalt, Edward Anhalt
- Release date
- May 9, 1952
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- NR
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Production
- Stanley Kramer Productions, Columbia Pictures
The Sniper cast & crew
The Sniper was directed by Edward Dmytryk and written by Harry Brown, Edna Anhalt, and Edward Anhalt.
The cast features Arthur Franz as Eddie Miller, Adolphe Menjou as Frank Kafka, Gerald Mohr as Joe Ferris, Marie Windsor as Jean Darr, Frank Faylen as Anderson, and Richard Kiley as James G. Kent.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by George Antheil, cinematography is by Burnett Guffey, and it was produced by Stanley Kramer.
Is The Sniper worth watching?
The Sniper holds an audience score of 6.7/10 from 84 ratings, a solidly received crime films.
At 1h 28m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy crime and thriller, The Sniper is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Sniper
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Cast of The Sniper
Arthur Franz
Eddie Miller
Adolphe Menjou
Frank Kafka
Gerald Mohr
Joe Ferris
Marie Windsor
Jean Darr
Frank Faylen
Anderson
Richard Kiley
James G. Kent
Mabel Paige
Landlady
Marlo Dwyer
May Nelson
Geraldine Carr
Checker
Carl Benton Reid
Liddell
Harry Cheshire
Mayor
Charles Lane
Loud Drunk at Club
The Sniper — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Sniper in United States?
The Sniper is streaming on YouTube TV in United States.
▸Is The Sniper on YouTube TV?
Yes — The Sniper is currently available on YouTube TV in United States.
▸What language is The Sniper in?
The Sniper is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Sniper?
The Sniper runs 1 hours 28 minutes (88 minutes).
▸What is The Sniper rated?
The Sniper is rated NR. It holds a 6.7/10 audience score from 84 ratings.
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