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The Sniper
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The Sniper

1952-05-09 · 88 min · ★ 6.7

Crime · Thriller

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.

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Directors
Edward Dmytryk
Production companies
Stanley Kramer Productions, Columbia Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Arthur FranzArthur FranzEddie Miller
Adolphe MenjouAdolphe MenjouFrank Kafka
Gerald MohrGerald MohrJoe Ferris
Marie WindsorMarie WindsorJean Darr
Frank FaylenFrank FaylenAnderson
Richard KileyRichard KileyJames G. Kent
Mabel PaigeMabel PaigeLandlady
Marlo DwyerMarlo DwyerMay Nelson
Geraldine CarrChecker
Carl Benton ReidCarl Benton ReidLiddell
Harry CheshireHarry CheshireMayor
Charles LaneCharles LaneLoud Drunk at Club
Byron FoulgerByron FoulgerPeter Eureka
Danny MummertDanny MummertYoung Man with Gun
Sidney MillerSidney MillerHospital Intern
John EldredgeJohn EldredgeStonecroft
Robert FoulkRobert FoulkOfficer Rivers
Charles WattsCharles WattsDetective
Victor Sen YungVictor Sen YungTom
Jean WillesJean WillesWoman Exiting Bar

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